Fitzgerald welcomes €35,000 allocated for local sustainable development projects

Local TD Frances Fitzgerald, Minister for Justice & Equality, has today welcomed the announcement by Government that €35,000 will be allocated to local projects from the 2014 Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund.

She said: “The 2014 Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund promotes sustainable development by assisting small scale, non-profit environmental projects at a local level. These projects are essential for promoting sustainable development at local level and they are being driven by local communities.

Fitzgerald Congratulates Ronanstown Women on 30 Years

Local TD and Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald today (Friday 17th October) congratulated Ronanstown Women's CDP on their 30th Anniversary at their event in Áras Chronain, Clondalkin.

Speaking at the event, Fitzgerald said how “celebrations like this, birthdays and anniversaries, are a time to reflect on the changes that have taken place over the years. In the past 30 years, our country has changed in so many ways, as has the place of women in it.

Palmerstown Pink Walk - October 18th

Local TD Frances Fitzgerald, Minister for Justice & Equality, is encouraging locals to sign up for a fun and worthwhile event to raise money for cancer research - the Palmerstown Pink Walk!

She said: "I am pleased to invite everyone to this excellent event raising funds for the Marie Keating Foundation’s important cancer research and awareness work. This fun and active fundraiser is open to walkers of all ages and will start and finish at Palmerstown Community Centre on Saturday, October 18th at 11 a.m.

Government push for local speed limit reviews “a welcome opportunity” - Fitzgerald

-    Government issues circular to local authorities requiring examination of speed limits in residential areas and housing estates
-    National review will determine if appropriate speed limits are in place, especially where children are at play

Local TD Frances Fitzgerald, Minister for Justice & Equality, said that this week’s Government’s circular requiring Local Authorities to examine speed limits in residential areas is a “welcome opportunity for local authorities, residents and politicians to take a fresh, comprehensive look at community needs”.

Minister Fitzgerald establishes Charities Regulatory Authority

·        New Authority represents critical first step in reforming and strengthening the sector
·        Minister says “it is important that we can have trust and confidence in our charities”
·        Justice budget 2015 allocates additional €500,000 to Charities Regulatory Authority

Local TD Frances Fitzgerald, Minister for Justice and Equality, today announced the establishment of the Charities Regulatory Authority, a new independent regulatory agency for the charity sector.