News & Statements
Abolition of sugar quotas could pave the way for return of sugar production in Ireland – Collins
Conway welcomes Committee recommendations on law banning the purchase of sexual services
Fine Gael Clare Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Disability and Equality, Martin Conway, has today (Thursday) welcomed a new report from the Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality on the Review of the Legislation on Prostitution in Ireland.
Conway welcomes end to ‘book famine’ for visually impaired
Fine Gael Clare Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Disability and Equality, Martin Conway, has today (Thursday) welcomed an agreement on an historic international treaty from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to improve access to books for the blind, visually impaired, and other print disabled people.
Minister Bruton announces 90 new jobs for Dublin in four fast-growing IDA client companies
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today [Thursday] announced the creation of 90 new jobs for Dublin in four fast-growing companies.
Minister delivers strong deal for Irish farmers – McEntee
Fine Gael Meath East TD, Helen McEntee, has said the Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney TD, has delivered a strong deal for Irish farmers through the conclusion of negotiations on a new Common Agriculture Policy (CAP). Deputy McEntee said the deal, which was reached in Brussels last night following marathon talks led by Minister Coveney, contains positive provisions for young farmers.
Statement from Minister Bruton re Registered Employment Agreements
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton T.D. today [Thursday] stated that he intends to bring forward legislation to address the recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down Registered Employment Agreements.
Taoiseach and Tanaiste broker political agreement on EU €960 billion budget
In Brussels this morning, the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste reached a political agreement with the European Parliament and the European Commission on the EU budget for the next seven years.
Child helpline data shows that child protection requires an EU-wide response – Minister Fitzgerald
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has today said that data collated from European child helplines must act as a wake-up call for policy-makers on the scale of pressures and problems facing Europe's children and young people and therefore requires an EU-wide response.
Breakthrough as EU funding targeted at transport, energy and telecoms networks
Agreement reached on key €30bn Connecting Europe Facility Fund (CEF).
Government publishes Road Traffic Bill 2013
Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar has published the Road Traffic Bill 2013 following its sign-off by Cabinet.