News & Statements
Statement by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) on behalf of DTTAS, Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (DJEI), Ibec and ICTU
The Expert Panel established in March to investigate how to resolve the industrial relations issues relating to the Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (IASS) have this morning presented their final report to Ibec, ICTU, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.
Parliamentary Question addressed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs
To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade on the 20th anniversary of International Conference on Population and Development, his view on the current status of the action programme; his plans to ensure its approach is reflected in the post 2015 framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter?
Buttimer welcomes appointment of expert group and encourages public to give view on medical cards
Fine Gael Cork South Central TD and Chairman of the Oireachtas Health Committee, Jerry Buttimer, has this evening (Thursday) welcomed the announcement from the HSE that the expert panel has been appointed to examine how medical need should be taken into account when discretionary medical cards are being granted.
Protocol on the way to deal with major emergencies in schools
Minister for Education commits to emergency protocol for schools following questioning by Patrick O’Donovan TD
The need for an independent investigation into the mass grave next to a home for unmarried mothers and babies in Tuam, Co. Galway where up to 800 children were reportedly buried between 1925 and 1961
Parliamentary Question addressed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs
To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action that has been taken on the release of an Irish citizen (details supplied) who is imprisoned in Egypt; if further pressure on the Egyptian Government to obtain their release is possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter?
Conway welcomes establishment of Independent Review Group
Fine Gael Clare Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Justice, Equality and Disability, Martin Conway, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the announcement by Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Justice and Equality, that an Independent Review Group has been established to undertake a review of the Department of Justice.
Minister Fitzgerald announces establishment of Review of the Department of Justice and Equality
Minister Fitzgerald appalled at shooting in Ballyfermot
Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald has condemned as barbaric the shooting of a child in Ballyfermot last night.
Statement by the Mr. Charlie Flanagan T.D., Minister for Children and Youth Affairs on the Examination of Mother and Baby Home Deaths
Mr. Charlie Flanagan T.D., Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, today confirmed that active consideration is being given to the best means of addressing the harrowing details emerging regarding the burial arrangements for children who died many years ago in Mother and Baby Homes and the many questions raised regarding these deaths.