Jerry Buttimer, TD

I wish to announce for the information of the House that the Government has finalised the wording of a constitutional amendment on the protection of children and has decided to hold a referendum on this important issue on Saturday 10 November next.

It is vital that school projects are completed in a timely, efficient manner by contractors

Fine Gael TD for Dublin North, Alan Farrell, has welcomed today's announcement by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, that the Children's Referendum will be held on a Saturday.

Fine Gael TD for Dublin North, Alan Farrell, has welcomed today's announcement by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, that the Children's Referendum will be held on a Saturday.

Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, has announced that free, independent professional financial advice will be provided to borrowers in mortgage distress.

Laois Offaly T.D. Charlie Flanagan has said the new parliamentary petitions system will allow for direct democracy and ensure that citizens have an opportunity to influence the parliamentary agenda. Deputy Flanagan was speaking after the petitions system was launched by a cross party group of TD's and Senators in Dublin last Thursday.

I want to welcome you all to Farmleigh for this special reception honouring our Paralympians, their coaches, officials, families and supporters. And I also want to welcome you especially to my own constituency of Dublin West where we are now.

Home are the heroes and the heroines! And I’m delighted to welcome you all to Farmleigh.