News & Statements
New Committee allows for greater focus on Agriculture during Irish Presidency of EU
Parliamentary Question addressed to the Minister for Education and Skills
To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 167 of 6 June 2012, regarding the conditions of staff transferring to the Qualifications and Quality Assurance Authority, if he will confirm that the current pension entitlements of staff will be maintained as they currently stand; and if he will make a statement on the matter?
Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011
I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute on this welcome Bill, which was promised in the programme for Government. It addresses two important issues, those being, political donations and women's participation in politics
Dáil Question: Processing Time for Citizenship Applications
Parliamentary Questions, Immigration, Justice
Topical Issues Debate Wednesday 6th June: General Practitioner Services
Speeches, Health
Dáil Question: Processing Time for Citizenship Applications
Parliamentary Questions, Immigration, Justice
Topical Issues Debate Wednesday 6th June: General Practitioner Services
Speeches, Health
GPs Still Charging Medical Card Holders for Blood Tests Despite Instructions Not To
Press Statements, Health, Blood Tests
GPs Still Charging Medical Card Holders for Blood Tests Despite Instructions Not To
Press Statements, Health, Blood Tests
Construction Contracts Bill 2010
I wish to share time with Deputy Tom Hayes. I am pleased that this Bill is back before the Houses. I understand it was the last tranche of legislation dealt with by the last Seanad. There is almost unanimous acknowledgement of the need and the urgency to introduce legislation to regulate payments and disputes in the construction industry.