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05/06/2013
Government Expected To Agree Construction Stimulus Package
A construction industry stimulus package, estimated to be worth some €200 million, is to be approved today by the government.
The Irish Independent has reported that projects expected to benefit from the money include new school and education facilities, social housing, roads and communication networks.
A number of different government departments have been co-ordinated by public expenditure minister Brendan Howlin, with final details of the plan expected to be agreed at a cabinet meeting today (Tuesday).
(MH/IT)
The Irish Independent has reported that projects expected to benefit from the money include new school and education facilities, social housing, roads and communication networks.
A number of different government departments have been co-ordinated by public expenditure minister Brendan Howlin, with final details of the plan expected to be agreed at a cabinet meeting today (Tuesday).
(MH/IT)
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A Sinn Fein TD has said the publication of the PwC report into the cost overruns of the National Children's Hospital documents a series of "damning failures", from development boardroom level to Ministerial office.
Sinn Fein: Hospital Overspend Report Highlights Ministerial Failures
A Sinn Fein TD has said the publication of the PwC report into the cost overruns of the National Children's Hospital documents a series of "damning failures", from development boardroom level to Ministerial office.
22 May 2008
Thousands Stranded Following Rail Dispute
A dispute over drivers' rosters has left thousands of rail passengers stranded following the cancellation of the Cork-Dublin train services. The travel chaos ensued following threats of industrial action by train-drivers, which went ahead on Thursday. All trains from Kent Station in Cork to Dublin were cancelled until 5.
Thousands Stranded Following Rail Dispute
A dispute over drivers' rosters has left thousands of rail passengers stranded following the cancellation of the Cork-Dublin train services. The travel chaos ensued following threats of industrial action by train-drivers, which went ahead on Thursday. All trains from Kent Station in Cork to Dublin were cancelled until 5.
06 June 2013
Government Expected To Back Seanad Referendum
All politicians have been warned that they are expected to vote in favour of the referendum to abolish the Seanad.
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All politicians have been warned that they are expected to vote in favour of the referendum to abolish the Seanad.
06 May 2016
Enda Kenny Is Elected Taoiseach
Enda Kenny has been elected taoiseach of the Irish parliament, 70 days after the country's general election took place. With support from a number of Independents, Mr Kenny was elected by 59 votes to 49 in the Dáil on Friday afternoon. It was the fourth attempt by the Dáil to elect a taoiseach since Ireland's election 10 weeks ago.
Enda Kenny Is Elected Taoiseach
Enda Kenny has been elected taoiseach of the Irish parliament, 70 days after the country's general election took place. With support from a number of Independents, Mr Kenny was elected by 59 votes to 49 in the Dáil on Friday afternoon. It was the fourth attempt by the Dáil to elect a taoiseach since Ireland's election 10 weeks ago.
16 July 2014
Chairperson Of Mother-And-Baby Homes Investigation To Be Announced
The government is today expected to announce who will led the Commission of Investigation into Church-run mother-and-baby homes. While the announcement of the Commission's chairperson is expected to be made today, it is understood that the investigations terms of reference, nor its full membership, is currently ready to be published.
Chairperson Of Mother-And-Baby Homes Investigation To Be Announced
The government is today expected to announce who will led the Commission of Investigation into Church-run mother-and-baby homes. While the announcement of the Commission's chairperson is expected to be made today, it is understood that the investigations terms of reference, nor its full membership, is currently ready to be published.
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