Anomaly in issuing prescriptions for medical card holders must be addressed
FINE Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has today (Friday) called for reform of the operation of the prescription regime for medical card holders. “Under the current system medical … [Read More...]
Distressed mortgage holders offered lifeline by new Insolvency Bill
FINE Gael Cork North Central Senator, Colm Burke, has said the Personal Insolvency Bill published this week will give a vital lifeline to distressed mortgage holders and those overwhelmed by personal … [Read More...]
Personal insolvency legislation key step in solving mortgage debt crisis
FINE Gael Cork South Central TD, Jerry Buttimer, has said that the Personal Insolvency Bill published this week by Ministers Alan Shatter and Michael Noonan is a key step in solving our mortgage debt … [Read More...]
Reduced waiting times in Cork EDs
FINE Gael Cork South Central TD, Jerry Buttimer, has said that reduced waiting times at Emergency Departments (EDs) in Cork is due to the dedication of frontline staff and reforms implemented by the … [Read More...]
Harrington welcomes Minister’s commitment to Skibbereen Flood Relief Scheme
FINE Gael Cork South West Deputy, Noel Harrington, has confirmed the Government’s commitment to the Skibbereen Flood Relief Scheme, the money for which, he has been informed, has been identified and … [Read More...]
North-South cooperation on alcohol welcomed
FINE Gael Cork North Central Deputy, Dara Murphy, has welcomed Minister Reilly and Minister Shorthall’s attendance at the first all-island conference on alcohol abuse held in Armagh. The … [Read More...]
DEIS schools in Cork still face major cuts
DISADVANTAGED schools in Cork are still facing major cuts to resources after the Minister for Education confirmed to Fianna Fáil today that no decision has been made to reverse cuts to the DEIS … [Read More...]
Bill to extend remit of Science Foundation Ireland
SEAN Sherlock TD, Minister for Research and Innovation, has announced that the Government has approved the drafting of a bill to extend the remit of Science Foundation Ireland to include funding of … [Read More...]
Kelleher dismayed at Government vote against protecting guidance counsellors
FIANNA Fáil TD for Cork North Central, Billy Kelleher, has expressed his dismay at the Government’s decision to proceed with dismantling the special provision for guidance counsellors in secondary … [Read More...]
Noonan must press Draghi on timeline for conclusion on Anglo debt negotiations
THE Minister for Finance Michael Noonan must press the President of the ECB Mario Draghi on a timeline for a conclusion to be reached on the negotiations surrounding the debt associated with the … [Read More...]
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