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Irish Water members are before the housing committee

Irish Water quizzed over excessive charge plans

The Chief Executive of Irish Water's parent company, Ervia, has told an Oireachtas committee that the move to a single public utility will free up €70 million a year in operational savings and efficiencies.

Ireland • 22 Feb 18

Committee votes not to retain Eighth Amendment in full

The Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution has agreed not to recommend the retention of the amendment in full.

Eighth Amendment • 29 Nov 17

OECD would like to see politicians receive training to scrutinise the State's finances

OECD urges Dáil engagement in budget policy

An international think tank has recommended that the Government step up the involvement of Oireachtas committees in the preparations for the Budget.

Business • 11 Nov 15

The Garda Internal Audit Committee said 'urgent' steps were needed to address the lack of safeguards, according to a new report

Garda concern over management of drugs seizures

An internal Garda committee has said it was concerned about the management of drugs and cash seized from members of the public by the force.

News • 25 Oct 15

Today issues that led to an inability to recruit and retain staff were outlined

Maternity services 'need 57% more consultants'

The Master of the Rotunda Maternity Hospital has told the Joint Committee on Health and Children that maternity services in Ireland require a 57% increase in consultants.

News • 24 Sep 15

IAG chief Willie Walsh talks to reporters on his way out of Leinster House

IAG will give 'cast-iron guarantee' on slots

IAG is prepared to give a "cast iron legal guarantee" on Aer Lingus' Heathrow slots if its takeover bid went ahead, chief executive Willie Walsh has told the Oireachtas Transport Committee.

News • 12 Feb 15

David Duffy said the process to return the bank to private ownership would being early next year

AIB CEO prefers gradual sale of Government stake

AIB's chief executive said the best way to return the bank to private ownership would be through a number of sales, not just one.

Business • 13 Nov 14

Coverage complaints signal digital divide

Ailbhe Conneely on the debate over rural mobile and broadband services

Special Reports • 11 Oct 14

Eight business cases in respect of the CRC are being dealt with under a separate process

Section 38 health agencies bid to maintain pay

An updated report from the HSE on compliance with public pay policy, by section 38 health agencies, says 67 business cases have been made for approval to maintain existing pay, where staff are deemed to have an entitlement due to their employment contractual rights.

News • 21 Jul 14

Willie Walsh has been appointed so he can play an important role in the transition from the NTMA's current structure to the new structure established by the forthcoming legislation

Willie Walsh appointed to NTMA advisory committee

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has appointed Willie Walsh to the National Treasury Management Agency Advisory Committee.

Business • 28 Oct 13

Tim Cook defended Apple's use of the Irish tax system at a recent US Senate hearing

Committee will not call in multinationals over tax

An Oireachtas committee has voted not to haul multinational firms before tax hearings, in a move critics said was a sop to companies taking advantage of Ireland’s low corporate tax.

Business • 03 Jul 13

The Oireachtas Health Committee heard from medical representative groups and experts

Medical Council seeks changes to abortion law

Medical Council President Kieran Murphy has told the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children that the council is seeking changes to the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill.

News • 18 May 13

Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan before European Affairs Committee today

Europe must press on with banking union - Honohan

European leaders must not allow an easing of tensions on financial markets to reduce the urgency of building a banking union, Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan said.

Business • 01 May 13

BoI public interest directors ''promoted change''

Public interest directors in Bank of Ireland do not report directly to the Minister for Finance, his department or the Central Bank, politicians have been told.

News • 20 Dec 12

Inter-departmental committee charged with investigating what happened in Magdalene Laundries

Magdalene committee will find truth - McAleese

Senator Martin McAleese has said he thinks the committee charged with the report into what happened in the Magdalene Laundries will find the truth.

News • 08 Oct 12

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