Frank Feighan, TD

There is no doubt that this legislation is the most difficult and contentious piece of legislation ever to be considered by this house. Most TD's would be happier if it was not necessary to deal with this issue. But our job as legislators is to regulate. In this case on an issue that has already been decided with the interpretation of the Supreme Court and by the people in two referenda.

To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has engaged with An Taisce regarding the implications that the loss of blue flags in many Dublin North beaches will have on tourism in 2013 due to their policy of applying the EU Directive for water bathing quality four years retrospectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Fine Gael Clare Senator, Martin Conway, has welcomed what he has described as a major step forward in attempts to overhaul US immigration laws. Yesterday in Washington, the US Senate endorsed a proposal to substantially bolster security along the nation’s southern borders as part of a measure that would provide a path to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants.

Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Fund to aid economic recovery and create jobs.

The Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan welcomes final agreement on amendment to maturities on Ireland’s borrowings

Dr. James Reilly, Minister for Health and Mr. Alex White T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for Primary Care in the Department of Health, today (Monday 24th June) announced the commencement of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.

Fine Gael Meath East TD, Helen McEntee, has encouraged members of the public to pay a visit to the 74th annual Oldcastle Agricultural Show, which will take place on Sunday, July 21st 2013. Deputy McEntee attended the launch of this year’s event with MEP Mairead McGuinness on Saturday (June 22nd).