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Air ambulance has carried out 652 time critical missions since its launch two years ago - Feighan

Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has been informed by the Department of Health that the pilot air ambulance service, formally known as the Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS), has carried out 652 time critical missions since its launch in the summer of 2012.

24th June 2014

Crackdown on social welfare fraud to start in Limerick

Fine Gael TD for Limerick, Patrick O’Donovan, has today (Tuesday) welcomed the announcement that a new social welfare scheme will be piloted in Limerick.

24th June 2014

Why appoint a receiver to Dan Morrissey now when business is good?

Fine Gael TD for Carlow, Pat Deering, has today (Tuesday), asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, why AIB have moved to appoint a receiver to Dan Morrissey (Ireland) Ltd at this time.

24th June 2014

Crowley defection yet another blow to Martin’s leadership

Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central and Vice Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affaris, Dara Murphy, today (Monday), described Brian Crowley’s defection to the European Conservative and Reformist (ECR) group as yet another blow to Micheál Martin’s leadership.

23rd June 2014

Sinn Féin proposed wealth tax would penalise vulnerable farmers

Fine Gael TD for Limerick, Patrick O’Donovan has, today (Monday), highlighted how Sinn Féin’s proposed wealth tax would hit vulnerable farmers.

23rd June 2014

Collins writes letter to Judge in May and lectures Dáil on independent judicial system in June

Niall Collins needs to consider his position as he fails to accept major error

20th June 2014

Consultation Seminar on Justice Reform marks new era of inclusivity and transparency

Fine Gael Wicklow TD and Member of the Public Accounts Committee, Simon Harris, has today (Friday) welcomed the Consultation Seminar on Justice Reform hosted by Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD.

20th June 2014

Counselling services available to those affected by Mother and Baby Homes

Fine Gael TD for Cavan/Monaghan, Joe O’Reilly, today welcomed the announcement by Minister for Children, Charlie Flanagan TD, that wide ranging counselling services have been made available for those affected by the Mother and Baby Homes issue.

20th June 2014

Feighan welcomes additional teaching posts for small schools in Roscommon

Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has welcomed the news that Cloverhill NS and Carrick NS, Curraghboy in Roscommon will each receive an additional teacher following successful applications.

20th June 2014

South Kerry Greenway highlights potential of disused railways

Fine Gael Kerry TD and Member of the Oireachtas Transport and Communications Committee, Brendan Griffin has, today (Friday), welcomed the sod turning on the Cahersiveen to Renard Greenway.

20th June 2014

€1.2m fund to promote energy efficiency in Donegal – McGinley

Fine Gael TD for Donegal, Dinny McGinley has welcomed the announcement of over €1.2 million in funding for energy efficiency projects to be carried out in Donegal.

10th June 2014

Crack-down on rogue clampers to protect Dublin motorists

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid-West, Derek Keating, has today welcomed the Vehicles Clamping Bill 2014 published by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar TD.

9th June 2014