News & Statements
5.5% Drop in Crime Levels Last Year
Figures issued today by the Central Statistics Office have shown a 5.5% reduction in crime rates last year. These figures also show that there has been in a reduction in 10 of the 14 crime groups for which figures are given over the previous year.
Dail Question on the development of a new aviation policy
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will publish the consultation paper on the proposed aviation policy; the main themes that this policy will cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013 – 21st March 2013
As I said previously, it is very regrettable that alterations have to be made to the eligibility criteria for medical cards for people over 70. However, the other side of that coin is...
Dail Question on the development of a new aviation policy
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will publish the consultation paper on the proposed aviation policy; the main themes that this policy will cover; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2013 – 21st March 2013
As I said previously, it is very regrettable that alterations have to be made to the eligibility criteria for medical cards for people over 70. However, the other side of that coin is...
Conlan welcomes IBEC survey which shows business confidence at four-year high – 27/03/13
One in four managers plan to hire new employees in the coming quarter
Council, Harbour Board and business association all focused on bright future for Dun Laoghaire harbour – Mitchell O’Connor
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, today (Wednesday) said that everyone in Dun Laoghaire; the Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council, the Harbour Company Board and local business associations are working together to develop Dun Laoghaire Harbour and to maximise its potential into the future.
Minister Hayes to come to Cork to meet with City Manager – Murphy
Fine Gael Cork North Central Deputy, Dara Murphy, has welcomed the fact that following a meeting today (Wednesday) between Members of the Blackpool Traders Association and the Minister of State for the OPW Brian Hayes TD, the Minister has agreed to come to Cork to meet with City Manager, Tim Lucey.
Statement by the Taoiseach on the outcome of the European Council
I am pleased to brief the House on the outcome of the Spring meeting of the European Council which took place in Brussels on 14 and 15 March.
Comprehensive Govt plan to tackle mortgage arrears will provide much-needed relief to homeowners
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the announcement by the Government of a comprehensive plan to tackle mortgage arrears.