Hildegarde Naughton, TD

Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has today (Wednesday) said that justice is finally being delivered for the women of the Magdalene Laundries. Deputy Butler was speaking following the Taoiseach’s full State apology, which has been warmly welcomed by survivors of the Laundries.

Dr James Reilly TD, Minister for Health today (20th February 2013) welcomed the official announcement by the EU Commission approving the new Permanent Risk Equalisation Scheme in the Irish Private Health Insurance Market.

Measures introduced in the Finance Bill 2013 will benefit jobs and growth at Dublin Airport, according to Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal Alan Farrell who has commented on the Bill as it passes through the Dáil this week.

Measures introduced in the Finance Bill 2013 will benefit jobs and growth at Dublin Airport, according to Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal Alan Farrell who has commented on the Bill as it passes through the Dáil this week.

To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline in tabular form the cost for a person to apply for a plastic card driving licence here compared to other jurisdictions in the EU that have introduced this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline details of the promotion of Ireland, at home and abroad, during the period of the St. Patrick's Day Festival; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline Garda initiatives aimed at curbing criminals who move into an area and target vulnerable persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of agent network locations that he is seeking to establish nationwide through SGS Ireland; the locations that have been agreed; if all agencies will be established by September 2013; if there will be any job creation in local areas from this distribution; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

To ask the Minister for Health if he has guidelines in relation to the nutritional value of meals served to overnight hospital patients; his view of the nutritional standard of meals served to persons during their stay in hospital and the importance of providing nutritional meals to recovering persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter.