News & Statements
Dáil Question on Audits for Irish Aid
To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is satisfied with the manner in which audits are undertaken on non Governmental organisations which are funded through Irish Aid
Dáil Question on Orthodontic Services for school going children
Question as to the progress being made on the proposed new method for categorising need for orthodontic services for school going children.
Dáil Question on use of alcohol sponsorship by sporting organisations
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views regarding the use of alcohol sponsorship by sporting organisation
Dáil Question on using NAMA properties for social housing
To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if there are plans to include the National Assets Management Agency properties for social housing in County Kildare in order to alleviate the current demand on housing.
Dáil Question: Update on Kerdiffstown Landfill Site Remediation
To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update with regard to the detailed site investigation underway at a location Kerdiffstown Landfill Site
Dail Speech on New Junior Cert Cycle
My views on the proposed new Junior Certificate Cycle
Buttimer delighted to play his part in Constitutional Convention
Fine Gael Cork South Central Deputy and Chair of the Party's LGBT Group, Jerry Buttimer, has today (Thursday) said he is delighted to accept a position on the Constitutional Convention as part of the Fine Gael delegation and he is honoured to play his part in this new forum that will contribute significantly to the formation of public policy into the future.
Dáil Question to the Minister for Finance
To ask the Minister for Finance the possible impact that a sugar tax would have on inflation; his views on the possibility of reducing VAT for some healthier foods in order to neutralise the impact of inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Dáil Question to the Minister for Social Protection
To ask the Minister for Social Protection the success rate on the pathways to works scheme since its establishment; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Dáil Question to the Minister for Finance
To ask the Minister for Finance the feasibility and cost of taxing child benefit for high income earners who may fall over a defined high income threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter.