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I wish to thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. As I recently outlined to the Deputy in reply to a parliamentary question....

The Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) Bill 2011 which was enacted earlier this year provided for acceptance by the State of amendments to the...

I’m delighted to start my programme here in London with an event hosted by our friends in Bloomberg. I’m not just starting this morning with...

Last week’s meeting of the European Council was a significant one. Important steps were taken both in relation to budgetary discipline and

Thank you for inviting me here today. I am delighted to have the opportunity to meet with you, particularly as I believe that fora such as this...

I would like to thank the Senators for making the necessary time available to introduce the Jurisdiction of Courts and Enforcement of Judgments...

The Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Bill 2010 aims to bring clarity to the law on the use of force in defence of the dwelling. It reflects the special...

As the Minister for Finance recalled in his speech, yesterday was the 90th anniversary of the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty and the restoration of...

The Justice and Defence Sectors, like all public sector areas, must contribute their share to the measures necessary to put our public finances in order....

I am pleased to inform the House that despite the on-going serious difficulties in the public finances, Tuesday's expenditure announcement for my Department...

 

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