News & Statements
Keane calls for development of national framework on delivery of child community services
Fine Gael Senator for Dublin South-West, Cáit Keane, has today (Thursday) called for a national framework to be developed to ensure information is being shared effectively between agencies providing child community services.
Minister Donohoe leads Dáil motion on conflict in Ukraine
Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe, TD, today called on the Dáil to condemn the annexation of Crimea by Russia, and to pledge solidarity and support for Ukraine.
Minister Donohoe to discuss Ukraine with EU Foreign Ministers
Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe, TD, will represent Ireland at the “Gymnich” informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Athens on 4-5 April.
Minister Shatter publishes General Scheme of a Criminal Procedure Bill
The Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence, Alan Shatter TD, today received Government approval for the publication of the General Scheme and drafting of a Criminal Procedure Bill.
Minister Shatter receives the report of the Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the taking into care of the children of two Roma families – Garda Síochána Act 2005 (section 42) (Special Inquiries Relating to Garda Síochána) Order 2013 –
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, today received a report from Ombudsman for Children, Ms Emily Logan on her inquiry into the circumstances surrounding two children from two different Roma families being taken temporarily into care in October 2013. The Minister will now read and consider the contents of the Report.
Minister Shatter requests Inspector of Prisons to carry out urgent investigation
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, today said, “I have asked the Inspector of Prisons to carry out an urgent independent investigation into all the circumstances surrounding the recording of telephone conversations between prisoners and their solicitors.
Neville welcomes Minister’s decision to regulate counsellors and psychotherapists
Fine Gael TD for Limerick Dan Neville has said that Minister for Health Dr James Reilly’s decision to regulate all counsellors and psychotherapists is a crucial step in ensuring that vulnerable people are counselled only by qualified professionals.
Statement by Ministers Leo Varadkar and Ciaran Cannon
Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar, Minister of State for Commuter & Public Transport Alan Kelly, and Minister of State for Training & Skills Ciaran Cannon have considered the story in today's Mail on Sunday regarding school transport tenders operated by Bus Eireann.
Varadkar & Kelly set out 5 year NTA transport plan for Greater Dublin
Leo Varadkar TD, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and Alan Kelly TD, Minister for Public and Commuter Transport, joined Gerry Murphy, Chief Executive of the National Transport Authority, to launch the Authority’s Integrated Implementation Plan 2013-2018 at the construction site at the Rosie Hackett Bridge, which will take south-bound trams across the Liffey when the Luas Cross City opens for operations in 2017.
Varadkar officially opens €61M Belturbet Bypass on N3
Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar has officially opened the N3 Belturbet Bypass which includes 6.7km of new road and a cable stay bridge across the River Erne.