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We talk a lot these days about reform. But why reform? Surely not just for the sake of reform; But to keep apace with rapidly changing realities of life in contemporary Ireland....

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I’m delighted to be here this morning, and I want to thank Joe Mulholland for organising another fascinating programme for this year’s summer school...

I was delighted to accept the kind invitation from the Clanmil Ireland Housing Association to come here today to officially open this new housing development at Valhalla, Clondalkin. It is indeed a...

I welcome today’s opportunity for statements on mother and baby homes. In line with the motion passed on the 11th June, I wish to update the House on the significant progress which has been achieved in...

Ladies and gentlemen, I’m delighted to be here today to launch Think Ahead 2. It’s the next phase of this terrific initiative which we launched together in October 2011. Since then many of us will have lost people we loved...

It gives me great pleasure to be here with you today to discuss the Court of Appeal Bill 2014. You may recall that last July the House was dealing with the Thirty-third Amendment of the Constitution...

Today this Government sets out how we will build a social recovery to accompany the economic recovery that is now under way...

This morning the Tanaiste and I announced a new Cabinet to drive forward our agenda for the economic and social recovery of Ireland. This afternoon we are publishing a new Statement of Priorities for the remaining...

I wish to inform the House that the President, acting on my advice, has accepted the resignations of Deputy Pat Rabbitte, Deputy Ruairi Quinn, Deputy Eamon Gilmore, Deputy Phil Hogan and Deputy Jimmy Deenihan...

Many individuals, families and communities have experienced the worst of times since the economic crisis first struck. But I am optimistic that the best...