Speeches

Speech by Mr. Phil Hogan, T.D.,Electoral, Local Government and Planning and Development Bill 2013 Second Stage, Dáil Éireann, 12 July 2013

The Electoral, Local Government and Planning and Development Bill 2013 is a diverse bill. As the name suggests, it provides for amendments to existing electoral, local government and planning and development law. The Bill puts in place legislative provisions that are needed now...

Thirty-third Amendment of the Constitution (Court of Appeal) Bill 2013

I am pleased to present the Thirty-third Amendment of the Constitution...

Speech by the Taoiseach Mr. Enda Kenny T.D. at the inauguration of the building of the Beaufort Laboratory, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork on 11th July 2013

I’m delighted to be here in Cork for the inauguration of the Beaufort Laboratory and to ‘turn the sod’ for what will be an excellent new facility...

Speech by the Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny, T.D., on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the handing back of the Treaty Ports Cork 11th July 2013

I am delighted to be here today to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the handing over of the Treaty Ports in Cork. Ninety two years ago today the Truce was called – a Truce made possible, in large part, by the...

Speech by Minister of State Kathleen Lynch TD on Parental Leave Bill 2013

Firstly I would like to thank Senators White, Wilson and O Brien for bringing forward this proposal today...

Speech by the Taoiseach at the opening of NexusUCD

I’m delighted to be here today to announce the official opening of NexusUCD, the University’s Industry Partnership Centre. This Centre is a further string to UCD’s very impressive bow and I would like to congratulate everyone involved...

Speech by the Taoiseach’s at the ground breaking ceremony at Kerry Group, Millennium Park, Naas

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to join you here today to turn the sod on this development here in Naas....

Statement by Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, on proposed UK 'block opt out' from pre-Lisbon Justice and Home Affairs measures

I note yesterday's announcement by the UK Home Secretary, Ms. Theresa May, of her government’s decision to...

Seanad Adjournment Debate : To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to ensure that the revised EU Data Protection Directive/Regulation does not impair the right of the citizen to engage in bona fide genealogical, biographical or historical research and that the Principle of Public Ownership & Right of Access to our genealogical heritage will be enshrined as a guiding principle - Senator J

I am standing in for my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality who is unavailable at present. At the outset, I...

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 Second Stage (Dáil) Speech by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter, TD, 9

I am pleased to present the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 to this House....

 

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Increased use of speed detection cameras authorised by Minister McEntee and Garda Commissioner

December  29th,  2022

Minister McConalogue announces International Development Assistance funding of €28.9 million for 2022

December  28th,  2022

Department of Health and Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage announce €1m for initiatives to support the health and wellbeing of Ukrainian refugees

November  18th,  2022

Government announces commencement of tender process for iconic Narrow Water Bridge

November  16th,  2022

Digitisation of the 1926 Census

August  8th,  2022

Taoiseach releases white tailed sea eagle chicks in significant biodiversity initiative to restore a native and once extinct bird to Irish skies

August  2nd,  2022

Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce over €1.5 million for The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Protestant Aid

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