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Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality 2013 Estimates – Justice Vote Group
Dáil Speech on the Abolition of the Seanad 19th June 2013
Almost €0.5m approved for development of St. Catherine’s Park – Keating
Fine Gael Dublin Mid West Deputy, Derek Keating, has welcomed the announcement that almost €0.5 million has been approved, under the Rural Development Programme, for the development of St. Catherine’s Park, at Lucan, Co. Dublin. The funding, which must now go back to the Fingal LEADER Partnership for final approval, will be used to build a new playground, a skate park and a BMX trail.
New Cork prison will provide improved conditions for prisoner and help us to meet national and international obligations – Collins
Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has today (Wednesday) said the development of a new prison for Cork will enhance the living conditions of prisoners and will help us to meet our national and international obligations to detainees, many of whom are currently residing in substandard conditions.
Garda Text Alert System Provides Additional Wicklow Crime Prevention Benefit – Harris
Comiskey welcomes €80,000 seed funding to 50km Greenway Project
32nd Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Eireann) 2013
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, for his presence. The proposed 32nd amendment to the Constitution provides the opportunity for the people to have their say on this debate. Given the current Government's commitment to have this discussion and this referendum in 2009, followed by its inclusion in the election manifesto of a number of parties, I see no difficulty in putting this question to the people to ascertain what the response will be.
Dáil Questions regarding Garda Numbers in Malahide, Balbriggan and Swords, Co. Dublin
To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline in tabular form the current strength of An Garda Síochána in the Balbriggan (Y) District, Dublin; the number of vehicles allocated; the number of Garda reserves present; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Dáil Question on qualification exemptions for childcare workers
To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if there will be a recognition in her plans for reform of childcare and pre school care facilities for staff members who may have been working in childcare for an appropriate number of years to receive an exemption from the FETAC level five qualification; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Dáil Question on qualification exemptions for childcare workers
To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if there will be a recognition in her plans for reform of childcare and pre school care facilities for staff members who may have been working in childcare for an appropriate number of years to receive an exemption from the FETAC level five qualification; and if she will make a statement on the matter.