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Minister of State for Disability, Equality, Mental Health and Older People, Ms Kathleen Lynch T.D., today announced a commitment of over €1.1 million in additional funding to 36 positive action projects across...

Senators: I thank Senator Power for giving us an opportunity to discuss how we can progress reform in this important human-rights area. From our three meetings she knows that I am committed...

Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, Equality, Mental Health and Older People, Ms. Kathleen Lynch, T.D., today Wednesday 18 April 2012, addressed an awards ceremony in Mayo Abbey, Co. Mayo...

That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to Article 29.5 of Bunreacht na hÉireann, approves the terms of the Agreement between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United States of America On Enhancing Cooperation...

Taoiseach Enda Kenny today addressed the conference "How to Elect More women?" in Dublin Castle. Speaking at the conference, the Taoiseach said...

Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton today published the Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Bill 2011. The Bill is intended to give...

Just 24 hours after the publication of the draft legislation which aims to increase women’s participation in politics in Ireland, Minister of State for...

Social Protection Minister Joan Burton today announced her intention to legislate for the recognition of the acquired gender of transgender people on the basis of the recommendations of the Gender Recognition Advisory...

Recently appointed Gender Equality Minister Kathleen Lynch launched an exciting initiative in Longford this evening which will provide gender specific mentoring for 15 budding...