Senator Maria Byrne

Fine Gael Party Chairman Charlie Flanagan has admitted to having mixed feelings over the recent decision by the Constituency Commission to recommend splitting up Laois and Offaly for the first time in the history of the State. Deputy Flanagan was speaking after the publication of the Constituency Commission report which will see Laois and Offaly becoming two three seater constituencies.

Speaking following the announcement of the closure of the Churchtown driving test centre, Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Olivia Mitchell described the news as the end of an era.

To ask the Minister for Health if he has considered representations from the Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists seeking statutory registration and recognition of creative arts therapies; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, Olivia Mitchell, has suggested the introduction of a sunset clause for gender quotas which would see the quotas phased out after a pre-determined period of time.

Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, Olivia Mitchell, has suggested the introduction of a sunset clause for gender quotas which would see the quotas phased out after a pre-determined period of time.

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 167 of 6 June 2012, regarding the conditions of staff transferring to the Qualifications and Quality Assurance Authority, if he will confirm that the current pension entitlements of staff will be maintained as they currently stand; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute on this welcome Bill, which was promised in the programme for Government. It addresses two important issues, those being, political donations and women's participation in politics

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