News & Statements
Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Personal Autonomy and Bodily Integrity) Bill 2014
I am already on public record as stating I believe Article 43.3.3° should be deleted from the Constitution, despite the fact that in the past I canvassed vigorously and voted to keep it in the Constitution.
Ireland sets its sights on the 2023 Rugby World Cup – Donohoe
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe T.D. today (Friday) welcomed the announcement by the Taoiseach, Tánaiste, the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of their joint support for the IRFU’s bid to host Rugby World Cup 2023.
STATEMENT BY MINISTER COFFEY FOLLOWING TODAY’S FORUM
It is important to recognise that it is a complex issue and requires a different set of solutions for those who are sleeping rough, for families whose urgent need is for emergency accommodation and for people who are currently in their private rented homes but are in danger of becoming homeless.
Update: M50 and Traffic Congestion – Transport, Tourism and Sport 4th December, 2014
national road network with particular reference to identifying areas such as the M50 or other similar routes that are currently experiencing traffic congestion
Update: Maynooth Post Primary School Placements – Education 4th December, 2014
attention has been drawn to the concerns and frustrations of parents of children in Maynooth, County Kildare whose children find themselves unable to obtain a place if Maynooth post primary school notwithstanding protracted deliberation surrounding the setting up of two separate schools
Water Services Bill 2014
This is not the first time I have spoken on water charges but I welcome the opportunity to reiterate my support for the principle of water charges.
Central Bank warnings on moneylenders are timely but stronger regulations are needed – Byrne
Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, has today (Thursday) welcomed the Central Bank’s warnings on the risks of using moneylender firms, but said that stronger regulations are needed in this area.
Confirmation of Primary Care Centre to serve Tullow, Rathvilly and Hacketstown – Deering
Fine Gael TD for Carlow/ Kilkenny Pat Deering, has received confirmation from the HSE of a new Primary Care Centre for Tullow.
Over €9,000 towards sport and activity for older people in Meath – Butler
“A range of activities will be open to older people in Meath after €9,670 was allocated to local organisations” said Fine Gael TD for Meath West Ray Butler, after the Minister for Sport, Michael Ring TD today awarded funding under the National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People 2014.
Success of NAMA in recouping money for the state to be welcomed – Coghlan
Fine Gael Senator for Kerry and Seanad Chief Whip, Paul Coghlan, has welcomed the progress of NAMA as it continues to sell property and repay debts.