Posted on 11/05/10 by Michael Kennedy
Dublin North T.D. Michael Kennedy, a member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, has strongly welcomed the decision of the European Investment Bank Board which has approved a loan of up to half a billion euro for Metro North. Read More
Posted on 11/05/10 by John O’Donoghue
Three Kerry museums are to receive funding of over €19,000 according to Kerry South TD John O’Donoghue. The funding is being made available under the Scheme to assist Local and Regional Museums and the Mobility of Collections Scheme 2010. Read More
Posted on 11/05/10 by Charlie O’Connor
Dublin South West Fianna Fáil TD Charlie O’Connor has confirmed that the newly appointed Minister for Social Protection Eamon Ó Cuiv T.D. will today (Tuesday) attend a meeting on social welfare and family affairs matters in Tallaght at 8pm. Read More
Posted on 11/05/10 by Brian Cowen
There have been many, many reports of persons suffering serious illnesses attributed to substances available in headshops. Read More
Posted on 11/05/10 by Frank Fahey
A number of products sold in headshops have been made illegal with immediate effect, according to local Fianna Fáil TD Frank Fahey. Read More
Posted on 11/05/10 by Dermot Ahern
The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr Dermot Ahern, T.D., today announced that the Government has approved new legislation which will crackdown on the operation and activities of head-shops. Read More
Posted on 11/05/10 by Pat Carey
Minister Pat Carey, minister with responsibility for the National Drugs Strategy, has said that measures passed at cabinet today will send out a “clear message”, especially to young people, about the dangers of psychoactive substances sold through headshops. Read More
Posted on 10/05/10 by Charlie O’Connor
Dublin South West T.D. Charlie O’Connor has welcomed comments from the Minister for Health in which the Minister expressed confidence that Tallaght Hospital is continuing to address the issues that arose in relation to the recent review of x-rays in a way that will enhance confidence and reassure patients and their families Read More
Posted on 10/05/10 by Pat The Cope Gallagher
Pat the Cope Gallagher MEP warned "that the beef sector must not be used as a bargaining chip for other economic sectors in the context of renewed EU trade negotiations with South American nations."
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Posted on 10/05/10 by Brian Lenihan
The Minister for Finance, Mr. Brian Lenihan T.D., has welcomed the decision of the Ecofin Council on a comprehensive package of measures to support financial stability in the European Union. Read More