Hildegarde Naughton, TD

The national spatial strategy was published in 2002 to be a blueprint for economic and social development within the State over the following 20 years.

To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has received the report of the Expert Group set up to advise him on the proposed property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

Fine Gael TD for Limerick, Patrick O'Donovan, has today (Tuesday) asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar, to consider introducing hands-free technology as a minimum standard to be included by manufacturers in new vehicles.

Press Statements, Foreign Affairs

Press Statements, Foreign Affairs

Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Olivia Mitchell has expressed her delight at the news that Airfield Trust has bought back Dudley's field, formerly part of the Airfield Farm & Gardens.

Fine Gael Cork Senator Deirdre has today (Thursday) praised the work of the Gardai and the PSNI involved in Operation Quest which resulted in the raids on 140 brothels s north and south of the border and the arrests of a number of suspected brothel operators.

Fine Gael Cork Senator, Deirdre Clune, has today (Monday) welcomed the announcement in the Senate from Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald TD who announced the commencement of the Missing Person’s hotline 11600.

Press Statements, EU, Elections, Stability Treaty Not Change

To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the date in 2012 that marks the deadline for reaching the 25% administrative burden reduction target; if it is anticipated that his Department will reach that target; the way Ireland compares to other EU countries in reaching that target; and if he will make a statement on the matter?