News & Statements
Possible closure of 400 Post Offices would devastate rural communities
Deputy Áine Collins yesterday asked the Minister for Social Protection to conduct a cost-benefit analysis before introducing a new tender process which would see social welfare cash payments being changed. Deputy Collins expressed concern regarding the changes in the payments process saying that they would “have a devastating effect on post offices and rural communities”. Speaking in the Dáil she said “We need to open a discussion on what type of society we want. Anyone who tried to shout "Stop" about the property bubble was ignored or ridiculed. We must not make the same mistake now and not shout "Stop" about changes that have the potential to rip the heart out of communities throughout the country.
Historic Week for Courts and Legal Service Reform
This week the Houses of the Oireachtas dealt with three key pieces of legislation that are fundamental to the modernisation and reform of the courts and legal services.
Lawlor proposes review of Local Authority Planning Guidelines to deal with backlog in housing and create jobs
Lawlor proposes review of Local Authority Planning Guidelines to deal with backlog in housing and create jobs
Moore Street National Monument approved- Deenihan
Arts Minister Jimmy Deenihan today signed an order of consent for works at the Moore Street National Monument.
Symantec Announces 400 new jobs for Dublin- Bruton
Symantec today announced that it will establish a new European Customer Management Centre in Dublin.
Minister Kehoe welcomes return of Garda recruitment
Wexford Minister of State at the Department of Defence, Paul Kehoe TD has welcomed an announcement from Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter TD that Garda recruitment will resume in the coming year.
€3.5 million investment creates 28 new jobs
Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny and Minister of State, Mr Fergus O’Dowd visited BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) operations in Drogheda Co Louth, where €3.5 million has been invested in new equipment.
Address by Minister Alan Shatter On the occasion of the Graduation of Reserve Members of the Garda Síochána
For all of you who are graduating as Reserve members this is indeed a proud day. It marks the end of a rigorous selection process and an intense training programme. You have come through with flying colours and you are now able to join your colleagues as members of An Garda Síochána.
Feighan to work closely with Minister to secure funding for multimillion euro rehab unit at Roscommon Hospital
Fine Gael Roscommon/South Leitrim TD, Frank Feighan, has today (Friday) said he will work closely with the Minister for Health, James Reilly TD, to secure funding for a state-of-the-art rehabilitation unit planned for Roscommon Hospital.