The question is often asked who polices the police, who governs the country or who judges the Judiciary. The same question faces every state and the answer, however varied, goes to the heart of democracy and the doctrine of the separation of powers which features in every legitimate democratic country. In its handbook on policy,… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the level of engagement he has had with the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht relating to funding for community development workers on, non-Gaeltacht, off-shore islands; if he has identified sources of funding to ensure the continuation of the work performed; and if… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress the new foreshore legislation particularly in view of the impact on seaweed harvesting, with reference to the rights, often found in land register folios, of seaweed harvesters and the rights of those harvesting for domestic use, traditionally working in this sector;… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Finance if it is under consideration or if it will be considered, as a mechanism for reducing taxation and giving back to taxpayers, to return all or portions of the pension levy, a levy which was introduced to fund job creation initiatives, particularly in the context of the improving financial… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Education and Skills with the increase in enrolments in 2015 and for the next number of years her plans to ensure additional capacity with particular reference to Galway city and county.. – Seán Kyne. Freagra Minister Jan O’Sullivan My Department is currently analysing the latest demographic data on a nationwide… Continue Reading