News & Statements
Sean Conlan welcomes news of an imminent deal on postponing bailout payments – 06/03/13
Investment in early years can save millions for future generations
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, has today said that Government should reassess the overall level of public spending on early intervention programme and seek to increase the proportion of public monies spent on direct service provision for children.
N4 Cloonamahon – Castlebaldwin “death stretch” must be prioritised
Remarks by An Taoiseach to Ireland Chamber of Commerce USA Breakfast New York
A chairde, is mór an onóir dom beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig a ghuí ar gach duine agaibh anseo inniú.
Speech by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD -Two years in Government
Two years ago, the Irish people gave Fine Gael and the Labour Party a clear mandate to take the necessary decisions to achieve economic recovery and get Ireland working again.
Dail Question on Rent Supplement Rates in Dublin Fingal
To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will examine the rent supplement limits in Dublin Fingal for two and three bedroomed houses due to the rise of rent in Dublin, its proximity to Dublin City Council areas which are allowed an extra €100, the lack of availability of premises for families seeking two and three bedroomed accommodation, and the distance of up to 28km between the north and south end of the constituency, of which only properties in the most north part of the constituency is a feasible option for accommodation under the rent levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Kildare schools to receive business class broadband service – Lawlor
216 schools are to receive 100Mbps (business class) broadband service
Social Protection: Long Term Youth Employment 5th March 2013
To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which she expects to be in a position to address the employment issue of the long term youth unemployed...
Social Protection: Rent Supplement 5th March 2013
To ask the Minister for Social Protection having regard to the considerable variation in the costs of residential renting in the private sector at different locations throughout the country particularly the greater Dublin area...
Dail Question on Rent Supplement Rates in Dublin Fingal
To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will examine the rent supplement limits in Dublin Fingal for two and three bedroomed houses due to the rise of rent in Dublin, its proximity to Dublin City Council areas which are allowed an extra €100, the lack of availability of premises for families seeking two and three bedroomed accommodation, and the distance of up to 28km between the north and south end of the constituency, of which only properties in the most north part of the constituency is a feasible option for accommodation under the rent levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter.