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Could tax spreading help businesses recover from the financial implications of Covid-19?

...in Ireland may force some companies to use the funds they would pay their tax returns with, to pay staff. Peter Finnegan, SEANAD NUI panel candidate said that "Revenue should now take a decision to allow for a spreading of the tax liability due from...

23 Mar 2020 at 11:30

National News

Labour TD says pay gap law must be supported by flexible childcare

... Labour Spokesperson on Equality Ivana Bacik said the Government’s Gender Pay Gap Bill completed its final stage in the SEANAD and 'will be key' to observe if the new laws are effective at reducing Ireland’s gender pay gap. Ireland's pay gap currently...

08 Nov 2021 at 17:59

Business

New Animal Health and
Welfare Bill in disarray

...to it” before its ratification could be addressed. “IFA is disappointed that the Bill had passed through all stages in the SEANAD without taking on board a number of key concerns for farmers,” he added. “The Animal Health and Welfare Bill involves a...

25 Aug 2012 at 16:11

National News

'Assessment options' on the table in Leaving Cert reform talks today

...Medium Education. Key school management bodies will be in attendance along with Oireachtas members from both the Dáil and SEANAD. Representatives from the following organisations will be in attendance: Joint Managerial Body (JMB); Association of...

28 Sept 2021 at 11:11

Local News

Murphy hails €7.8m Sláintecare boost in bid to clear child assessment need backlog

The measure is targeted to support children and families who are currently experiencing long waiting times for an Assessment of Need and it will also ensure that they are able to access follow up services quicker. “So many families have been waiting ...

13 Sept 2020 at 22:00

Local News

Revealed: Underspend of nearly €68.8millon since the Traveller Accommodation Programmes began in 2000

...is so great?” Senator Flynn, in an earlier speech, had called on the Minister to address Traveller accommodation in the SEANAD, which brought Minister Peter Burke to the SEANAD on Tuesday. Addressing the SEANAD on Tuesday, Senator Flynn...

18 Nov 2020 at 19:00

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Longford Senator pledges his support for Drumlish Go Green Centre and creation of new jobs

...pledged his support for the Drumlish Go Green Centre Rural Regeneration and Development fund application. Speaking in the SEANAD, he asked that this project be prioritised for funding by Government. Senator Carrigy outlined, “Significant consultation...

21 Feb 2021 at 17:48

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EXPLAINER: New sick leave entitlements – Sick Leave Bill 2021, from Tormey Solicitors

...journey through the legislative process and so we will have to wait and see what amendments are introduced by the Dáil and SEANAD. Employers who currently have no provision for sick pay will be watching very closely as this legislation progresses. *The...

18 May 2022 at 15:58

National News

Gemma O'Doherty and John Waters fail in legal challenge against Covid-19 lockdown

... appearing with Gerard Meehan Bl, for the state argued the application was "doomed". Francis Kieran Bl for the Dail, the SEANAD and the Ceann Comhairle, which were notice parties to the action, also opposed the application and described the challenge...

13 May 2020 at 17:04

National News

Midlands Senator apologises for attending Clifden golf event

...for attending the golf function in Clifden. Senator Daly, who is party chief whip and agriculture spokesman in the SEANAD, said he should not have attended the Oireachtas Golf Society function. I attended the event in the Station House Hotel,...

21 Aug 2020 at 12:30

Longford-Westmeath TD and President Higgins pay glowing tributes to 'remarkable' Mary O'Rourke

Local News

Longford-Westmeath TD and President Higgins pay glowing tribute to 'remarkable' Mary O'Rourke

... the Lenihans, political dynasty and she also served as deputy leader of Fianna Fáil from 1994 to 2002 and as Leader of SEANAD Éireann. Longford-Westmeath TD Robert Troy has paid tribute to political stalwart Mary O'Rourke who he described as...

04 Oct 2024 at 10:15

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Tapping into a niche market for Longford

...hard to ensure that Fine Gael and the Government agree to back the legislation when it is introduced into the Dáil and SEANAD. If the Bill is enacted, it gives a real chance for tourism in Longford to be given a boost and to open up a niche market...

14 Dec 2016 at 15:00

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