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The Taoiseach & Tánaiste today (Wednesday) announced the Government’s proposals for the Referendum Bill on the abolition of the Seanad, as committed to in the Programme for Government...

Just over two years ago, this government received a strong mandate from the Irish people to take the necessary decisions to achieve economic recovery and get Ireland working again. In electing this government, the Irish people knew too that...

In the Programme for Government a commitment was given to introduce a new code of practice for the use of the Government jet, ensuring transparent and cost effective travel. The Department of the Taoiseach has accepted the lead responsibility...

Minister of State for Public Service Reform Brian Hayes, as part of the Irish Presidency of the EU, delivered...

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform publishes the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments...

Minister of State for Public Service Reform Brian Hayes, as part of the Irish Presidency of the EU, delivered the....

Acknowledging the significant work undertaken by all parties, the Minister said “the open engagement by all parties in the recent negotiations is to be welcomed.” It is now a matter for each union to deal with these proposals through their own...

Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin this morning briefed his Cabinet colleagues on the outcome of talks at the LRC. The Minister advised his colleagues that following intensive negotiations, the unions have now...

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Mr. Brendan Howlin T.D. today announced the Government has approved the publication of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2013...

Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin was briefed this evening by the CEO of the LRC, Mr. Kieran Mulvey...