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Government Supports Legislation To Allow Members of Non-Religious Bodies to Perform Civil Marriages

Equality on 02 May, 2012

Following the introduction of a Private Members Bill by Senator Ivana Bacik last year, the Government today (Tuesday, 1st May 2012) agreed to support legislation to allow members of non-religious groups to perform civil marriages. Commenting on this development, Minister...

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Minister Burton Presents Awards to Participants at the Multiple Sclerosis Community Employment Project.

Employment & Economy - Equality - Social Protection on 09 March, 2012

Joan Burton, Minister for Social Protection, today (Friday 9th April 2011) visited the MS Care Centre in Rathgar and presented FETAC certificates to participants on the Multiple Sclerosis Community Employment Programme. Congratulating the participants at the MS Care Centre,...

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Happy International Womans Day from Minister Joan Burton

Equality - Labour Party on 08 March, 2012

Today marks a day where the achievements of women across the globe are celebrated. While inequalities still persist, many positive developments are happening. The Labour Party is proud to play its part in making these changes happen. As a long-time champion of women’s...

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Progression Support Initiatives For People With Disabilities

Equality - Social Protection - Speeches on 13 February, 2012

Niall McCann, Minister Joan Burton, Yvonne Browne and Therese Rawlinson HR Manager Niche Generics The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, TD, today, 13th February 2012, announced a number of initiatives to enhance the range of supports available for people with...

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