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Adams shows willingness to let FF back into Government – Harris

Fine Gael Wicklow TD, Simon Harris, has today (Sunday) said that the Sinn Féin leader, Gerry Adams, has shown his willingness to allow Fianna Fáil back into Government. Deputy Harris was speaking after Gerry Adams refused to rule out going into Government with Fianna Fáil on RTE’s This Week programme.

App users must be vigilant about their personal data – Clune

Fine Gael Cork Senator, Deirdre Clune, has today (Wednesday) urged all phone app users to exercise vigilance with their own personal data when using so-called 'leaky apps' on their smart phones. Senator Clune was speaking after she raised the issue in the Seanad with the Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter TD, who agreed that current data protection Directives need to be updated.

Dáil Éireann Private Members’ Motion calling for independent inquiry into reports of unlawful surveillance of Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Speech by Alan Shatter TD, Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence

A Cheann Comhairle Last Tuesday speaking in this House, I stated that the Garda Síochána and the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission are vital pillars in our democratic policing structures. The work of the Garda Síochána in fighting crime, combating terrorism, and protecting the public is of critical importance.

Female entrepreneurs are increasingly breaking through the glass ceiling – Collins

Fine Gael Cork North West TD, Aine Collins, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the announcement that the amount of female-led start-up companies winning State investment has almost trebled in 12 months. Deputy Collins was speaking after the Minister for Jobs, Richard Bruton TD, announced that 1,850 jobs will be created over the next three years by 122 High Potential Start-Up (HPSU) companies.