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# Junior Minister

This year
2023
'I was compliant': Niall Collins defends planning application but opposition irked at lack of Q&A
Earlier this week, the three party leaders expressed their confidence in Collins.
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Mar 2nd 2023, 6:34 PM
Fine Gael TD Damien English resigns as junior minister after reports about property ownership
English confirmed that he failed to inform Meath County Council about ownership of a house in Castlemartin.
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Jan 12th 2023, 1:15 PM
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2022
'I have an opportunity to move on': Dara Calleary says he has learned from Golfgate 'mistake'
The decision was made during the first Cabinet meeting since the summer recess.
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Aug 31st 2022, 5:45 PM
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'I've done nothing wrong': Pat Breen defends extending dinner invitation to broadband bidder's home to Naughten
The Taoiseach believes Breen’s involvement is not a resigning matter.
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Oct 18th 2018, 5:17 PM
'It's ignorance': Sinn Féin calls for apology after junior minister blames party for Dublin-Monaghan bombing
Junior Minister for Finance Patrick O’Donovan questioned Sinn Féin’s involvement with the Dublin-Monaghan bombing over the weekend.
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Aug 28th 2017, 7:04 PM
Do Wexford's first junior councillors have the answer to mental health issues?
We asked Wexford’s first Junior Council about what they think of President Trump, the homeless crisis, and local politics.
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Feb 11th 2017, 7:30 AM
Poll: Should there be a minister solely focused on tackling drugs?
Enda Kenny is set to reveal the new junior ministers this week.
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May 15th 2016, 9:59 AM
Taoiseach "dismissed" Shortall's concerns over Reilly's health service reforms
New Health Minister Leo Varadkar was recently told Reilly’s HSE reforms were “unworkable”.
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Sep 7th 2014, 7:49 PM
'The way we treat asylum seekers says a lot about us as a country' - Ó Ríordáin
The Junior Minister has said that he hopes can bring reform proposals to Cabinet in September.
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Jul 28th 2014, 11:16 AM
Sean Sherlock is jetting off to Switzerland to see how he can help Irish companies
More than 200 Irish-based companies are already doing business in the country.
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Jun 11th 2014, 5:45 AM
Do we need a junior minister for rural development?
RTÉ has seen a report which underlines how much Ireland’s rural areas have suffered in the downturn – should a minister be dedicated to tackling that issue?
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Oct 26th 2013, 7:31 PM
Just four commercial gas discoveries since the 70s but minister remains positive
Junior miniser Fergus O’Dowd has said that the state should provide an environment that encourages companies to take the risks involved in exploration.
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Sep 15th 2013, 8:25 AM
Enda Kenny was 'really upset' over 'flaming red hair' comment - Lynch
The junior minister said she does not believe Leinster House is a sexist place to work.
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Sep 6th 2013, 8:00 PM
Minister Kathleen Lynch discharged from hospital
The junior minister will continue her recovery from a bout of blood poisoning at home after being discharged from hospital in Cork.
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Aug 6th 2013, 9:15 PM
Bruton: John Perry's conduct is exemplary
While the Minister would not comment on Perry’s court case, he said that there are “clear codes for what ministers can and can’t do”.
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Jul 31st 2013, 7:05 AM
Minister: John Perry is like thousands of small business owners across Ireland
Brian Hayes has said he has a lot of sympathy for fellow junior minister John Perry who had a €2.47 million judgment ordered against him in the courts this week.
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Jul 26th 2013, 6:30 AM
Rabbitte: Let's not start dancing on John Perry's grave just yet
It’s not yet clear whether Minister of State for Small Business John Perry will have to step down after he had a judgment of €2.47 million entered against him in court.
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Jul 23rd 2013, 10:18 AM
Paschal Donohoe confirmed as Lucinda Creighton replacement
Taoiseach Enda Kenny appoints FG Dublin Central TD as Minister of State for European Affairs.
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Jul 12th 2013, 2:22 AM
Fine Gael TD Tom Hayes is the new junior agriculture minister
Hayes succeeds Shane McEntee who died last December.
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Jun 5th 2013, 11:28 AM
24 new IT jobs created in Dundalk firm
The US multi-national works with clients in Ireland like the Road Safety Authority and the Irish Medical Council.
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Jun 4th 2013, 8:27 AM
Brian Hayes: 'Unions who reject new public pay deal will face harsher cuts'
Negotiations have “concluded” on the Haddington Road deal, said the junior finance minister, adding less favourable conditions will apply to those unions who reject it.
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May 24th 2013, 9:56 AM
Ivor Callely appears in court over allegedly falsified expenses claims
The 54-year-old former Fianna Fáil TD and Senator has appeared in court over allegations that he submitted six falsified invoices.
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Apr 19th 2013, 2:47 PM
Doyle confirms interest but still no decision on junior agriculture minister
Andrew Doyle, the chairman of the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee, has confirmed his interest in filling the vacancy at the Department of Agriculture which arose following the death of Shane McEntee last year.
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Mar 24th 2013, 7:45 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
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Mar 14th 2013, 8:48 AM
Your 'Oh, you're at Dublin Airport too' pic of the day
Fionnuala looks delighted to see the Sports Minister.
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Dec 11th 2012, 2:46 PM
Shortall gives up €33,100 payoff after quitting ministerial job
The former junior minister says she had instructed officials not to pay her any severance she may be entitled to.
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Dec 1st 2012, 9:35 AM
New website to make awarding of state contracts easier for firms
Procurement Minister Brian Hayes said the website will significantly reduce the amount of documentation for companies bidding for contracts.
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Nov 12th 2012, 2:10 PM
Shortall won't get ministerial pension - but can receive €33,100 severance
Ministers aren’t allowed to receive both – but Róisín Shortall isn’t entitled to one, so she is entitled to the other.
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Sep 29th 2012, 8:10 AM
Reilly and Shortall meet to discuss primary care centres
Last week, Minister Reilly had to defend his decision to consider two of his constituency towns for new primary care units.
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Sep 26th 2012, 10:59 AM
Minister visits refugee camp in Jordan as Syrian rebels 'shoot down' helicopter in Damascus
Plus, images of a war: refugees play home in the many camps set up in neighbouring countries as thousands continue to flee the violence.
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Aug 27th 2012, 10:41 AM
Poll: Is it irresponsible to let under-18s drink at home?
Junior Minister Roisin Shortall thinks parents who do so might mean well – but could be doing harm. What do you think?
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Jan 18th 2012, 10:57 AM
Barracks closures will not have major impact on local economies - minister
Junior defence minister Paul Kehoe says closing four rural barracks will help make the Defence Forces “more professional”.
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Dec 13th 2011, 3:12 PM
Poll: Was Willie Penrose right to step down?
Was Willie Penrose right to step down over the closure of a local barracks – or should cabinet members accept the need for tough decisions?
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Nov 16th 2011, 9:49 AM
Labour TD resigns from government over barracks closure
Labour Party TD and Junior Minister for Housing Willie Penrose is the first ministerial resignation since the government came to office last February.
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Nov 15th 2011, 1:52 PM