News & Statements
Dáil Question regarding free access to GPs for non CF Bronchiectasis
The progress being made with regard to the extension of access to general practitioner services without fees to persons with illnesses or disabilities
Dáil Question on water charges allowances for people with certain disabilities
To ask the Minister if allowances will be made in terms of water charges for persons who suffer from a medical condition,
Dáil Speech on Finance Bill 2013 Wednesday 20th February
Speech on Finance Bill 2013
Dáil Speech on Social Housing and Nama: Private Members Motion Wednesday 20th February
Speech on Social Housing and Nama
€70 million for Energy Efficiency Fund can create 5,000 jobs – Fitzpatrick
Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte TD, that the Cabinet has approved a €70 million investment to establish an Energy Efficiency Fund, which will provide project lending for energy efficiency works in the public and commercial sectors.
Feighan says Roscommon Hospital leads the way with world-first patient safety initiative
Roscommon/South Leitrim Fine Gael TD, Deputy Frank Feighan, has said Roscommon Hospital is leading the way with a world-first patient safety initiative which helps medical personnel recognise and respond to patients whose condition is worsening.
Justice is finally delivered for Magdalene women – Butler
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.
Minister Reilly welcomes EU approval of new permanent Risk Equalisation Scheme in the Irish Private Health Insurance Market
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.
Government promotes growth in aviation industry
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.
Government promotes growth in aviation industry
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.