Keeping People in their Homes
Determined to keep distressed mortgage holders in their homes, Labour's Minister Jan O'Sullivan has concluded the first transaction under a
Possible Ban on Alcohol Sports Sponsorship
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said that he greatly welcomes the publication of the report of the 'National Substance Misuse
NAMA Wagging the States Tail
Deputy Ann Phelan today asked, "is NAMA wagging the State dog's tail in its cavalier attitude to residents' rights on issue in its unfi
Hannigan Welcomes EU Logo
I welcome the launch of Ireland's new logo for our Presidency of the EU in 2013. The logo represents the unique energy that Ireland will bring t
White Calls for Change of Tone
Labour T.D., Alex White, who is also a Senior Counsel, has called for a change in the tone of the current debate on legislation to reform legal serv
Cuts Can Be Traced To FF Mistakes
At the outset of the debate this evening it is important to recognise the overall financial and budgetary context that Ireland is operating in. We
FF Hypocrisy on Rural Schools
Labour TD for Cork South-West Michael McCarthy has said Fianna Fáil’s holier-than-thou approach to the small schools issue is a brazen
New Fiscal Treaty
Labour MEP, Proinsias De Rossa has called for the early ratification in Ireland of the new Fiscal Treaty. While accepting the necessity for fiscal r
Lower State borrowing costs
Lower State borrowing costs a positive sign- Nolan Labour T.D. for Galway West, Derek Nolan welcomed news that the State's borrowing costs fel
Shatter's comments on pardon for WWII soldiers
Nash welcomes Minister Shatter's comments on pardon for WWII soldiers Deputy Gerald Nash has expressed his satisfaction with comments from Jus