Incremental Purchase Scheme commenced

€40m allocated for rural development this year out of €425m seven year fund

Ireland has third highest percentage of labour force unemployment rate across OECD countries

EU Directive to extend maternity and pension benefits to self-employed

Regulation on the use of artificial tanning devices planned

The European Communities (Credit Rating Agencies) Regulations 2010 published

Fines Bill 2009 signed into law

Over 71,000 carers to receive the Respite Care Grant with an estimated cost of over €153m this year

Full Details of May 2010 Exchequer Returns

Tánaiste announces details of €20million training fund

Tánaiste announces signing of contract for six new schools

Growth rising faster than expected but risks increasing too, says OECD economic outlook