News & Statements
Almost 2m GP and medical cards issued signalling increased demand on the health service
Statement by the Taoiseach on the outcome of the European Council, Brussels
Ireland and Europe working hand in hand, making progress together towards recovery.
Fuel rebate to cover private coach operators
"The expansion of the fuel rebate scheme for private coach operators will benefit the local economy', according to Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal Alan Farrell, following the announcement that the original rebate for haulage companies granted by Fine Gael Minister for Finance Michael Noonan T.D. will now be available for private coach companies.
Fuel rebate to cover private coach operators
"The expansion of the fuel rebate scheme for private coach operators will benefit the local economy', according to Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal Alan Farrell, following the announcement that the original rebate for haulage companies granted by Fine Gael Minister for Finance Michael Noonan T.D. will now be available for private coach companies.
Parliamentary Question addressed to the Minister for Health
To ask the Minister for Health when he expects to introduce legislation to provide for an opt-out system of organ donation; if other incentives to donation are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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.
Parliamentary Question addressed to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform
To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide, in tabular form, the figures for pay and pensions to the Public Service for the month of January in 2011, 2012 and 2013; 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.
Further investment by Genzyme will secure and retain jobs
Genzyme is one of the leading manufacturers in the pharmaceutical field, with locations in over 40 countries and holds and its products are used by patients in over 90 countries Worldwide.
Pilot Community Involvement Scheme will be welcomed in rural Cork – Daly
Potential for private roads to be brought up to standard and taken over by local Councils