Showing results 11 - 14 of 14 for the category: Taoiseach.
Referendum on children
The Taoiseach was questioned as to the reasons for the delay in holding a referendum that would protect the rights of children (Dail Eireann, Debates, 30th June 2010, 11- 16; 29th June, 775-6). He told the Dail that the senior…
Cuts in disability and related services
There were exchanges in both the Dail and Seanad on budget cutbacks in the health services, focussed on the respite care services provided by the Brothers of Charity. Enda Kenny (FG, Mayo) drew attention to 60 organizations providing services for…
Deaths of children in care
The government came under fire over the issue of the deaths of children in state care (Dail Eireann, Debates, 25th May 2010, 33-8). The Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, told Enda Kenny (FG, Mayo) that a figure of 23 had been confirmed…
Closure of the National Economic and Social Forum (NESF)
Dail Eireann approved the abolition of the National Economic and Social Forum (NESF) 72 – 22 on 3rd March (Dail Eireann, Debates, 3rd March 2010, 24 – 5, 108 – 114). Both the Labour Party and Sinn Fein opposed the…
