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Butler pushes for funding for possible Bronze Age site near Athboy

Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has said he intends to push for funding to allow an archaeological dig to continue at an ancient site near Athboy, which it’s believed could date back to the Bronze Age. Deputy Butler visited Tlachtga, the Hill of Ward, this week and has arranged for a meeting with the Minister of State at the Office of Public Works, Brian Hayes TD, to discuss the project.

Butler pushes for funding for possible Bronze Age site near Athboy

Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has said he intends to push for funding to allow an archaeological dig to continue at an ancient site near Athboy, which it’s believed could date back to the Bronze Age. Deputy Butler visited Tlachtga, the Hill of Ward, this week and has arranged for a meeting with the Minister of State at the Office of Public Works, Brian Hayes TD, to discuss the project.

Doherty seeks support for new Ashbourne CoderDojo group

Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, has urged local businesses to help her get a new CoderDojo group up and running in Ashbourne, by providing computer equipment. CoderDojo is a global movement aimed at teaching children computer programming technology.

Doherty seeks support for new Ashbourne CoderDojo group

Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, has urged local businesses to help her get a new CoderDojo group up and running in Ashbourne, by providing computer equipment. CoderDojo is a global movement aimed at teaching children computer programming technology.

Dáil Question on MABS’ report on split mortgages

To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the Money Advice and Budgeting Service report outlining its concerns that split mortgages will not be a solution for the bulk of homeowners in distress as its findings revealed that the majority of homeowners in distress are between 41 and 65; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Children: Youth Poverty 9th May 2013

To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the extent to which her Department has been made aware of youth poverty; her strategy to address any such issues...