News & Statements
Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform
To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for the use of the former Garda Station building in Rush, County Dublin; the possibility of this building being offered on a short term basis to a local community group as requested; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Dáil Question to the Minister for Health
To ask the Minister for Health his views in relation to the proposed impact of a sugar tax on the food and drinks industry; its international success rate of reducing consumption of unhealthy foods; if he will consider the possibility of reducing VAT for some healthier foods in order to neutralise the impact of inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Dáil Question to the Minister for Finance
To ask the Minister for Finance the feasibility and cost of taxing child benefit for high income earners who may fall over a defined high income threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform
To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the State owned buildings currently not in use; his proposals for these buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Dáil Question on Audits for Irish Aid
To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is satisfied with the manner in which audits are undertaken on non Governmental organisations which are funded through Irish Aid
Dáil Question on Orthodontic Services for school going children
Question as to the progress being made on the proposed new method for categorising need for orthodontic services for school going children.
Dáil Question on use of alcohol sponsorship by sporting organisations
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views regarding the use of alcohol sponsorship by sporting organisation
Dáil Question on using NAMA properties for social housing
To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there are plans to include the National Assets Management Agency properties for social housing in County Kildare in order to alleviate the current demand on housing.
Dáil Question: Update on Kerdiffstown Landfill Site Remediation
To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update with regard to the detailed site investigation underway at a location Kerdiffstown Landfill Site
Dail Speech on New Junior Cert Cycle
My views on the proposed new Junior Certificate Cycle