TáNAISTE WELCOMES CONTINUING FALL IN UNEMPLOYMENT
3 September 2014
Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, T.D. has today (Wednesday, 3 September 2014) welcomed the latest Live Register figures published by the Central Statistics Office which show that unemployment continues to decline with the standardised unemployment rate falling to 11.2% in August from a crisis peak of 15.1% in early 2012. There … Continue reading Tánaiste Welcomes Continuing Fall in Unemployment
TáNAISTE WELCOMES IRELAND’S FIRST EDUCATE TOGETHER SECOND LEVEL SCHOOL IN HANSFIELD
26 August 2014
Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D., today (Tuesday, 26 August 2014) joined with the staff, students and their parents for the official opening of Ireland’s first Educate Together Second Level school in Hansfield, Dublin 15. The Tánaiste said: “As Hansfield Educate Together Second Level school opens its doors to some 70 first year … Continue reading Tánaiste Welcomes Ireland’s First Educate Together Second Level School in Hansfield
JOBS GROWTH THE TANGIBLE RESULT OF RECOVERY – BURTON
26 August 2014
Over 31,000 additional people in work over the last year Unemployment has fallen for nine consecutive quarters Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton TD has today welcomed the latest CSO QNHS data, which shows that employment has increased by 1.7% over the last year, with 31,600 additional people now at work. “The Government’s … Continue reading JOBS GROWTH THE TANGIBLE RESULT OF RECOVERY – BURTON
OFFICIAL OPENING OF NEW MRI AND ACUTE MEDICAL ASSESSMENT UNIT IN CONNOLLY HOSPITAL
23 July 2014
Tánaiste Joan Burton TD and Minister for Health Leo Varadkar TD today (Wednesday 23 July) officially opened the new Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU) and MRI service at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown. Speaking at the official opening, Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton said: “The new MRI and Acute Medical Assessment Unit in … Continue reading Official Opening of new MRI and Acute Medical Assessment Unit in Connolly Hospital
SCOIL MHIC GHIOLLA GHOILL
23 July 2014
Éist leis an podchraoladh An Tánaiste Joan Burton TD ón Scoil Mhic Ghiolla Ghoill ar RnaG Adhmhaidin Dé Luain seo caite nasc podchraoladh
RESTORING TRUST IN AND CREDIBILITY TO OUR INSTITUTIONS
21 July 2014
Speaking at the MacGill Summer School, Glenties Introduction: Measuring words and actions Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I’m delighted to be here this morning, and I want to thank Joe Mulholland for organising another fascinating programme for this year’s summer school. Of course, this year, MacGill is also remembering the late Seamus Heaney. There is … Continue reading RESTORING TRUST IN AND CREDIBILITY TO OUR INSTITUTIONS
CIVIL MARRIAGES MAY BE SOLEMNISED OUTDOORS
15 July 2014
Department of Social Protection confirms that civil marriages may be solemnised outdoors in a place open to the public Tánaiste – “The option of an outdoor wedding will be welcome news for couples who wish to celebrate their wedding day in a way that is most meaningful to them” The Tánaiste and Minister for … Continue reading Civil Marriages May Be Solemnised Outdoors
WE WILL ENSURE THE RECOVERY WORKS FOR THE MANY AND NOT JUST THE FEW
14 July 2014
“We will ensure the recovery works for the many and not just the few, and that the burden borne by the people of this country has not been in vain,” the Labour Leader and Tánaiste Joan Burton said at the launch of the Government’s priorities 2014 – 2016. The Tánaiste said housing would be the … Continue reading We Will Ensure The Recovery Works For The Many And Not Just The Few
BUILDING THE SOCIAL RECOVERY
11 July 2014
Statement by the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton T.D. On the nomination of the new Government Building the social recovery Many individuals, families and communities have experienced the worst of times since the economic crisis first struck. But I am optimistic that the best of times are still ahead of us, because … Continue reading Building The Social Recovery
ACCESS TO AFTER-SCHOOL CE CHILDCARE PROGRAMMES TO BE EXTENDED
9 July 2014
Changes to eligibility and parental contributions will increase childcare supports for low-income families making their way into employment Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D. and Charlie Flanagan TD, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs have today announced that the afterschool childcare (ASCC) programme and the community employment childcare (CEC) programme, … Continue reading ACCESS TO AFTER-SCHOOL CE CHILDCARE PROGRAMMES TO BE EXTENDED