New & innovative categories for the 2013 eircom Spider Awards
The 2013 eircom Spiders Awards Thursday 28th of November The excitement is mounting for this year’s eircom Spider Awards! We are in the process of finalizing our categories for the 2013 eircom Spider Awards. Are there any categories… Read More
Department of Education & Skills hosts first meeting of the European ePortfolio project group
The Department of Education & Skills has hosted the first meeting of the European ePortfolio project consortium. The project is a trial of the use of ePortfolios in teaching, learning and assessment. An e-portfolio, or digital portfolio, is… Read More
96% of measures delivered under Action Plan for Jobs Fifth Progress Report – Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Minister for Jobs
144 out of 150 measures scheduled in the Action Plan for Jobs to be delivered in the first quarter of 2013 have been implemented, the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation announced today… Read More
National Positive Ageing Strategy launched
By 2041, it is projected that there will be an estimated 1.3 million to 1.4 million people aged over 65 years in Ireland, representing 20-25 per cent of the total population. A population with between 1 in 5… Read More
Mary Mitchell O’Connor and Min. Fitzgerald focus on women, children and families in Dun Laoghaire
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor will this Thursday, 25th April, welcome the Minister for Children, Frances Fitzgerald TD, to Dun Laoghaire, where the Minister will officially open the Cottage Home Family Support Service, visit the… Read More
Government plan for 20,000 new manufacturing jobs by 2016
Forfás and Expert Group on Future Skills Needs prepare strategies aimed at delivering on potential for 43,000 new jobs in the sector by 2020 The Government today (Monday 22 April) published its plans for 20,000 additional jobs in… Read More
Minister launches new Government of Ireland International Scholarships to strengthen links with emerging markets
Minister also praises International Student Ambassadors who are promoting Ireland as a study destination A new international scholarship scheme, aimed at attracting top students from priority and emerging markets to study in Ireland, is being launched by the… Read More
Mary Mitchell O’Connor welcomes Helen McEntee to Dáil Éireann
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has welcomed Helen McEntee on her first day in Dáil Éireann as the Party’s newest TD. Deputy Mitchell O’Connor went on to say that the addition of a young and… Read More
2,000 additional ICT graduates to be provided in the coming year as part of Government drive to make Ireland the internet capital of Europe
Target of 700 additional work-employment permits in ICT sector under new reforms An additional 1,300 graduates from industry led programmes A total of 2,000 additional ICT graduates-level professionals will be provided in the coming year through the education… Read More
Last Updated: May 13, 2013 by Mary Mitchell O'Connor
General Scheme of the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013
This is a long document (32 pages). To download a pdf version, click here. Contents Head 1: Interpretation Head 2: Risk of loss of life from physical illness Head 3: Risk of loss of life from physical illness… Read More