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Parliamentary Question addressed to the Minister for Finance

To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of changes to the rate of universal social charge for the over-70s in Budget 2013, he will provide an update to the example he previously cited in Dáil Éireann (details supplied) which outlined the difference between the gross and net take-home pay of a single public service pensioner over the age of 70 whose gross income is €125,000 after paying the PSPR, universal social charge and all other relevant taxes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Doherty pushes for youth café for Ashbourne

Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, has today (Tuesday) said that she is pushing the case for a youth café to be opened in Ashbourne. Deputy Doherty has established a founding committee to help make the project a reality.

Motion in relation to Government Business

The elimination of the promissory note last week meant it was a good week for our country. As a people we can look forward once again with positive expectations.

€4 million plan for safer, smarter travel in Fingal

"The National Transport Authority has allocated €4 million to Fingal's Road Development Plan to improve safety and smarter travel throughout Fingal", according to Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal Alan Farrell. The funding was confirmed today through the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.