I welcome the passage of the Bill through the Dáil. This important Bill has the potential to make Irish public life more transparent and accountable. The Bill encapsulates the new approach to the legislative process introduced by the Government. The legislative journey of the Registration of Lobbying Bill did not begin on its publication on… Continue Reading
First, like others, I commend the Minister of State on his work with the FAI in securing the Euro 2020 games for Dublin. That is a considerable boost to the economy. As others stated, hopefully, we will see progress as well on the rugby world cup in 2023. Each commitment to review and restructure State… Continue Reading
I welcome the publication of the Bill, as I would welcome the publication of any Bill that generates debate, and I congratulate Deputy Ross on its publication. I welcome the Minister and wish to take this first opportunity to congratulate her officially on her appointment as Minister under challenging circumstances in the year that is… Continue Reading
I welcome the publication of the Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014 by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar TD. This new Bill will legislate for consistency in the area of clamping as it will regulate clamping on private property for the first time. It sets up a new regulatory regime, a simple two-step appeals… Continue Reading
US technology company Smartbear is to establish its European headquarters in Galway with the creation of 100 jobs With product download figures of over 6 million, the company specialises in developing software and has customers in over 90 countries. It will employ up to 100 people in Galway in a range of roles including software… Continue Reading