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University entry requirements must be revised to support job creation

Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Anthony Lawlor, has warmly welcomed the Action Plan for Jobs and is today (Monday) commending the Government for recognising the importance of STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and maths) as a means of boosting employment. “Qualifications in STEM subjects have a

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My Dáil statement on the Jobs Plan – Thursday 17th February

I am extremely happy with parts of this plan. As regards the initial targets, it is commendable that the Minister should commit 270 actions to paper. It is also commendable that the Taoiseach and the Minister should be answerable to the House on a quarterly basis for

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Dáil Question regarding the processing of Statutory Redundancy Claims

To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delays in processing applications for State redundancy payments; the steps being taken to expedite the processing of these claims; and if she will make a statement on the matter. – Anthony Lawlor. For WRITTEN answer on

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Dáil Speech on the Finance Bill 2012 – Wednesday 15th February

I agree with Deputy Nash that the more input there is from backbench and Opposition Members, the better the Bill will be, particularly if Deputies will be positive in their contributions. When the Minister for Finance presented his budget, a constituent contacted me about mortgage interest relief.

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