News & Statements
National Dementia Strategy to be finalised by the end of this year
Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill is an important step for the government
We need more women in technology
Minister Fitzgerald welcomes debate on extension of free pre-school
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs has today welcomed the increased debate in recent days over the possible provision of a second free pre-school year.
Statements of Fodder Shortages
Dáil Question on MABS’ report on split mortgages
To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the Money Advice and Budgeting Service report outlining its concerns that split mortgages will not be a solution for the bulk of homeowners in distress as its findings revealed that the majority of homeowners in distress are between 41 and 65; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Dáil Question regarding Capital Gains Tax income to the exchequer
To ask the Minister for Finance if he will advise on the revenue collected in 2010, 2011 and 2012 from capital gains tax; the prospective collection will be in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Agriculture: Animal mortality arising from Feed Shortage 8th May 2013
To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the extent to which his Department has monitored animal mortality arising from the feed shortage caused by the long winter...
Agriculture: Availability of Animal Fodder 8th May 2013
To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy and availability of sufficient animal fodder to meet the needs of the agricultural community...
Agriculture: Equine DNA & Mislabelling of Processed Beef Investigation 8th May 2013
To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that all the issues that arose culminating in the inclusion of horsemeat in beef burgers have been resolved satisfactorily...