News & Statements
Statement by the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, T.D., on the Motion to establish a Joint Oireachtas Committee to inquire into certain aspects of the banking crisis
A Cheann Comhairle, I move: (1) That, having regard to section 12 of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Act 2013 and Standing Order 107C, a Select Committee be appointed...
Government agrees ‘comprehensive response’ to Guerin Report – Statement by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD
The Government has today agreed a set of measures in response to the Guerin Report on foot of proposals brought to today's Government meeting by the Minister for Justice & Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD.
Government funding for Páirc Uí Chaoimh an economic boost for Cork
Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, a member of Bishopstown GAA club, a former chairman of Bishopstown GAA club and former member of the GAA national marketing committee, has said that a Government commitment to provide €30 million for the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh is a significant economic boost for Cork.
Secretary General will bring clarity to workings of Department of Justice
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and Member of the Oireachtas Committee for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Farrell has today (Tuesday), welcomed the decision by the Secretary General of the Department of Justice, Brian Purcell to appear before the Justice Committee.
4,636 students in Co. Meath to benefit from vital school improvement works – Butler
Summer Works Scheme approved for 17 Meath schools
Another step in the right direction as 350 new jobs announced for Cork – Buttimer
Voxpro recruiting for multilingual and technical positions
Capital Gains Tax Exemptions to provide relief for farmers affected by changes to Common Agriculture Policy – Humphreys
Farmers who lease land to escape CGT if entitlements sold by 15th May
Charlie Flanagan TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs welcomes Erasmus+ (2014-2020) bringing over 16 million Euro to support youth work in Ireland over the next 7 years.
Minister Charlie Flanagan T.D. welcomed the launch, by the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairi, Quinn T.D. of the Erasmus+ 2014 – 2020- the EU’s support programme for life long learning, training and sport.
Crucial to send a strong, experienced voice like Brian Hayes to European Parliament to fight for jobs in Dublin – Bruton
It is crucial to send a strong, experienced representative like Brian Hayes to the European Parliament to fight for jobs in Dublin, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD said today. Speaking in Dublin today, Minister Bruton said:
Dublin West and Longford -Westmeath Bye-Elections
Following the moving of writs in Dáil Eireann, Mr. Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government has made an order today (1 May 2014) appointing Friday 23 May 2014 as the polling day for the Dublin West and Longford-Westmeath bye-elections.