Video: Shatter says TDs playing 'silly political games' over penalty points
The Minister for Justice also spoke about why he is backing a law which could see mobile phone networks shut down during the G8 summit.
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The Minister for Justice also spoke about why he is backing a law which could see mobile phone networks shut down during the G8 summit.
Currently, there are no plans for a northbound stop, but the Minister for Transport has said this is an issue he is concerned about.
In a recent interview with TheJournal.ie, the Minister for Education outlined concerns about homophobic bullying and the bullying of the ‘bright, pretty young person’ in the classroom.
The Health Minister said that it the panel “was never going to be the case” and stressed that the heads of bill have not been finalised.
The IMO president has said this year’s AGM is more important than many recent conferences.
Jerome Cahuzac allegedly used a Swiss bank account to hide assets from the tax authorities.
Minister Alan Shatter said that the focus is on producing a ‘comprehensive package of measures’ arising out of the recent report.
Greencore’s CEO is Patrick Coveney, brother of Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney.
EU member states will discuss the issue at a meeting chaired by Ireland’s Agriculture Minister.
Did you know that the John Ford film was based on a short story written by a Kerryman? Now the original manuscript of the story is on display in Listowel.
According to French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, there were clashes around Gao yesterday.
Deputies Willie O’Dea and Mary Lou McDonald spoke about the issue during Leader’s Questions in the Dáil today.
A total of 41 per cent of the overall funding went to disadvantaged areas, Minister Michael Ring said.
The plan sets out 12 actions to prevent and tackle bullying in Irish schools.
The Agriculture Minister is taking part in the Agriculture and Fisheries
Minister Joan Burton made the announcement today about the scheme, saying that it was part of the efforts to help jobseekers become employment-ready.
The Minister said that he became concerned about the number of attacks on elderly people over the Christmas period.
Meanwhile Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said the violence is nothing to do with flags and is being orchestrated by “known criminals” intent on causing chaos.
A new plan aims to develop the estuary as a site for renewable energy, tourism, and for cruise ships. Public consultation on the plan begins on 17 December.
The national partners on the issue will call on Minister Bruton to ratify the Domestic Workers Convention. Some domestic workers were found to be paid as little as 25c an hour.
Minister Shatter said that a garda sitting at a desk in a small garda station for three hours a day is not the best way to tackle crime.
Value for money reviews into the Coast Guard lead to fears about the future of the Marine Rescue Coordination Centres at Dublin, Valentia and Malin.
Enda Kenny was questioned by Deputy Martin in the Dáil today – and said that he does not accept that he “got it wrong” with Minister Reilly and the primary care centres.
The reforms will see changes to local government, including the merger of some city and county councils.
The Department of Health said the matter of a proposal for supports package “continues to be a priority” and that it is considering all other possible supports in addition to what it currently offers.
The site had been taken down following a Supreme Court ruling yesterday morning, but then put back online with most of its content removed.
New legislation will amend the in camera rule in courts, but will not allow the identification of the people involved.
The minister said that in the future, an auto-enrolment scheme could also be introduced to supplement pensions with savings.
Deputy Billy Kelleher sent a Freedom of Information request to the department of health, who said they regret the need to extend the time to deal with the request.
The Public Accounts committee is going to question the heads of the HSE and the Department of Health about spending on drugs, overtime, and consultants.
Women’s groups and opposition parties laid into the minister following the comments made at a Hindi-language poetry meeting.
Kiwi Prime Minister John Keys says he has ‘something deeply personal against people who rape other people’.
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The cost of detaining four young people in Northampton is €12,582 per week, per child, Children’s Minister Frances Fitzgerald said.
Last week, Minister Reilly had to defend his decision to consider two of his constituency towns for new primary care units.
Pat Rabbitte looks a bit scared of his opponents as he tried his hand at both hurling and football.
Éamon Ó Cuív has said that a helpline needs to be set up for farmers who are distressed due to poor weather and its effect on their livelihoods.
Reports today suggest that wealthy parents may be given the option to return the €140 monthly payment. Good idea? Bad idea?