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February 2nd, 2012

New protocol on cross border co-operation on Child Protection – Fitzgerald

Minister for Children & Youth Affairs Frances Fitzgerald today welcomed a new joint protocol aimed at protecting vulnerable children between jurisdictions which was formally …

February 2nd, 2012

Ireland’s EU Presidency Logo Launched

2nd February 2012
The Taoiseach, Tánaiste and European Affairs minister today launched the winning logo for Ireland’s EU Presidency…

February 2nd, 2012

Taoiseach and Justice Minister officiate at citizenship ceremony

Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Justice Minister Alan Shatter today officiated at a citizenship ceremony in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin. These…

February 2nd, 2012

Public consultation on harnessing Ireland’s “ocean wealth” – Coveney

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney today launched a public consultation process on how to harness the potential of Ireland’s vast marine resource to…

February 1st, 2012

Health Contribution Refunds – Clarification

Due to the very high level of enquiries in relation to requests for refunds of the Health Contribution, the Department of Social Protection has issued the following clarification note…

February 1st, 2012

Statement by the Taoiseach on the Outcome of the Informal Meeting of the European Council

Taoiseach Enda Kenny today briefed the Dáil on the outcome of last Mondays Informal Meeting of the European Council, noting progress…

February 1st, 2012

Shatter publishes Garda Síochána Inspectorate Report – Responding to Child Sexual Abuse

Justice Minister Alan Shatter has today published the report of the Garda Síochána Inspectorate Responding to Child Sexual Abuse together with…

January 31st, 2012

Appleby decision welcome – Bruton

Jobs Minister Richard Bruton has announced that Paul Appleby will remain in position as Director of Corporate Enforcement…

January 31st, 2012

Major changes for taxi sector – Kelly

Public &Commuter Transport Minister, Alan Kelly, has today published the Government’s report into the future of the taxi sector….

January 31st, 2012

Household Charge to be replaced with more equitable Property Tax in 2013/2014

The Environment Minister Phil Hogan today announced the establishment of a high level and focused Inter-Departmental expert Group to consider the structures and modalities for an equitable valuation-based property tax…

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