News & Statements
Budget will continue progress made on job creation and allow for successful bailout exit – Corcoran Kennedy
Fine Gael TD for Laois/Offaly, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, has today Tuesday said that Budget 2014 has been crafted in as fair a manner as possible, which will allow for the progress we are making getting people back to work to continue. Deputy Corcoran Kennedy went on to say that by exceeding our budget deficit target of 5.1%, as set down by the Troika, we will ensure Ireland’s successful exit of the bailout later this year.
Budget will help accelerate job creation and encourage entrepreneurship – Collins
Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation, Áine Collins TD, has welcomed the announcement of Budget 2014 today (Tuesday) which she described as pro-job, pro-business and pro-entrepreneur.
Construction of local authority housing a significant step forward in solving social housing crisis – Durkan
Home renovation tax incentive scheme will give construction sector a much needed boost – Lawlor
Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Anthony Lawlor, has today (Tuesday) welcomed the announcement in today’s Budget of a home renovation tax incentive scheme saying it will give the beleaguered construction industry in this country a much needed boost.
Investment in important reforms for children and families at forefront of Budget 2014 – Henry
Fine Gael Sligo/North Leitrim Senator, Imelda Henry, has today (Tuesday) welcomed the investment in important reforms contained in Budget 2014 which will be of great benefit to children and families across the country.
Minister Reilly announces free GP care for children aged 5 and under as part of Budget 2014
Progress made in achieving more for less but 2014 will be a challenging year for the health services.
Mulherin welcomes new Garda recruitment drive to commence next summer
Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Michelle Mulherin, has today (Tuesday) welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Justice and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, that recruitment for new Gardaí will recommence next summer.
Over 48,000 new jobs to be supported in 2014 through DJEI Budget – Minister Bruton
More than 48,000 new jobs will be created in 2014 as a result of support from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD said today.
Shatter welcomes Referendum Result on Court of Appeal
Speaking today (Saturday), the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, said: ‘I want to thank those who voted in the Referendum for the substantial support given for the creation of a Court of Appeal.
Statement on behalf of the Government/ICTU/IBEC Group on Dublin Bus
The Government, ICTU and IBEC Group appointed to consider the industrial relations issues within Dublin Bus met this morning to consider a report from Noel Dowling and Ultan Courtney.