Martin Heydon, TD

Ninety two years ago today the Truce was called – a Truce made possible, in large part, by the actions of the Flying Columns of Rebel Cork and its most famous son Michael Collins.

Businesses who are being refused credit should appeal to the Credit Review Office Welcoming the Red C report on the demand for credit by SMEs, Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, said that while the demand for credit is still soft at 40%, it is heartening that 76% of applications are now being approved by the banks. Deputy Collins has encouraged SMEs who have been refused loans by their banks to appeal the decision to the Credit Review Office, which is now overturning 55% of decisions.

I would like to thank the Minister for bringing this Bill before the House. This legislation aims to make two very important changes in our legal system. First of all, it sets out to achieve transparency of family law practices by abolishing the 'in camera' rule, and secondly, to achieve efficiency and affordability within our courts service.

Towns in north county Dublin will receive further investment in telecommunications infrastructure between now and 2015 as part of a national roll out of next generation broadband services, according to Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal. Deputy Farrell has welcomed this timely announcement on foot of today's launch of Government's National Digital Strategy, aimed at a country wide adoption of digital engagement and building hardware that will focus on meeting modern day demand.

Fine Gael Longford Westmeath Deputy, James Bannon, has welcomed the passage of an immigration reform bill through the US Senate this week saying it moves the plight of the undocumented Irish one step closer to being resolved.

2/3s of all new jobs created by start-up outlining need to support new business Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has welcomed the establishment of the Entrepreneurship form by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD. Deputy Collins said the fact that the Forum will include leading business experts, including Dragon's Den and Avego MD, Sean O'Sullivan, who will act as the Forum's Chair, means that we can harness the expertise of those who have already succeed in business.

2/3s of all new jobs created by start-up outlining need to support new business Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has welcomed the establishment of the Entrepreneurship form by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD. Deputy Collins said the fact that the Forum will include leading business experts, including Dragon's Den and Avego MD, Sean O'Sullivan, who will act as the Forum's Chair, means that we can harness the expertise of those who have already succeed in business.

Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has welcomed the establishment of the Entrepreneurship Forum by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD. Deputy Collins said the fact that the Forum will include leading business experts, including Dragon’s Den and Avego MD, Sean O’Sullivan, who will act as the Forum’s Chair, means that it will harness the expertise of those who have already succeeded in business.

Speaking today on the publication of the Central Statistics Office recorded crime statistics for the twelve month period ending with the first quarter of 2013...

A new international treaty will improve book access for visually impaired people, particularly those in developing countries, according to Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD.