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Design Team for new Naas school
Design Team for new Naas school
Motion re Exit from the EU/IMF Programme of Financial Support to Ireland
That weekend back in 2010, when it was finally revealed to us that we would need a bailout, was a dark time for Ireland. I do not think anybody who grasped what it meant was not stricken, or even heartbroken, by the news
Parliamentary Question the Minister for Education and Skills
To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he will announce his decision on the patronage of the new English medium post primary school due to open in 2016 in Stepaside; and if he will make a statement on the matter?
Parliamentary Question addressed to the Minister for Education and Skills
To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a temporary site has been sought for the Gaelcholáiste to serve the general Ballinteer/Stepaside area that will commence operation in 2014 under the patronage of An Foras Pátrúnachta na Scoileanna Lán Ghaeilge; and if he will make a statement on the matter?
Coffey welcomes progress made on Waterford Courthouse
Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has today (Wednesday) welcomed further progress on the proposed expansion and refurbishment of Waterford City Courthouse. Deputy Coffey said this project is one of the key infrastructural projects that needs to take place in Waterford city to help rejuvenate its economy.
Conway welcomes jobs boost for Ennis
Fine Gael Clare Senator, Martin Conway, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the news that Dublin Coach, a private bus company, has been granted a licence from the National Transport Authority to extend its service from Dublin Airport to include Ennis.
Flanagan urges Gardaí to tackle spate of cattle rustling
Fine Gael Chairman and Laois/Offaly TD, Charlie Flanagan, has today (Wednesday) called on the Gardaí to set up a dedicated unit to combat the increase in the practice of cattle rustling. Deputy Flanagan was speaking following a recent spate of incidents in the Midland counties.
Parliamentary Question addressed to the Minister for Education and Skills
To ask the Minister for Education and Skills following the rejection by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Council of the Department's planning application for permission to construct the Ballinteer Educate Together School within the St Tiernan's Community school site, his plans to provide a permanent site for the school within the timeframe previously envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter?
Much larger health warnings on cigarette packs a step closer – Minister Reilly on Government decision
The Government has today (Tuesday, 19th November 2013) approved the General Scheme for legislation to provide for much larger health warnings on cigarette packets.