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Air ambulance helicopter carries out 53 time-critical missions in Roscommon since its launch - Feighan

Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has been informed by the Department of Health that the air ambulance service, formally known as the Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS), has carried out 53 time-critical missions in Roscommon since its launch in the summer of 2012.

5th January 2014

Byrne welcomes passage of FG-Lab motion to reverse cuts to Dublin homeless budget

Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, has today (Wednesday) described the decision taken by Dublin City Council to reverse planned cuts to Dublin’s homeless budget as the correct one. Deputy Byrne was speaking after a motion from Fine Gael and Labour councillors was passed at last night’s council meeting.

5th January 2014

Coffey welcomes focus in dairy sector as part of €12.5bn Rural Development Programme

Fine Gael Waterford TD, Paudie Coffey, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the focus on the dairy sector as set out in the Government’s plans to invest €12.5 billion in the agri-food industry between now and 2020. Deputy Coffey added that a resurgence in the dairy sector, thanks to the abolition of milk quotas next year, will be particularly positive for Waterford with the development of the new Glanbia facility at Belview Port.

5th January 2014

Feighan welcomes planning go-ahead for regional ambulance base in Roscommon

Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has warmly welcomed Roscommon County Council’s decision to give the planning go-ahead to develop an ambulance base at the former Garda Station in Loughglynn, Co. Roscommon.

5th January 2014

Immediate dialogue must be pursued to resolve Liebherr dispute - Coghlan

Fine Gael Kerry Senator and Seanad Chief Whip, Paul Coghlan, has today (Wednesday) appealed to both sides involved in the Liebherr dispute to engage in immediate dialogue. Senator Coghlan was speaking during Order of Business in the Seanad this afternoon.

5th January 2014

€32.5M for sustainable transport projects in Greater Dublin Area – Varadkar

Funding of €32.5 million for almost 200 sustainable transport projects in the Dublin region from the National Transport Authority, including the further development of 47 cycle routes, has been announced by Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar and Minster of State for Commuter Transport Alan Kelly.

5th January 2014

Allocation of €3.5m will make Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown more cycle friendly – Mitchell O’Connor

Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Tuesday) welcomed almost €3.5 million in funding which is being allocated to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council by the National Transport Authority as part of the Sustainable Transport Measures Grants (STMG) programme.

4th January 2014

€23m cost of storm damage in Co Clare highlights need for EU assistance - Carey

Fine Gael Clare TD, Joe Carey, has today (Saturday) said that Clare County Council’s estimate that the recent storms have caused more than €23 million in damage to the Clare coastline highlights the need for the Irish Government to access EU funding for the clean-up operation.

3rd January 2014

Murphy welcomes Irish Open return to Cork for first time in 12 years

Fine Gael Cork North Central TD, Dara Murphy, has today (Monday) warmly welcomed the news that the Irish Open is to return to Cork for the first time in 12 years, thus providing a welcome boost to the local economy. It has been confirmed that the Fota Island Resort will become an official sponsor as well as the host venue of this year’s Open on June 19th-22nd.

3rd January 2014

Byrne welcomes funding for local animal care and welfare organisations

Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne has today (Friday) welcomed the announcement of funding for animal care and welfare organisations in Inchicore and Rialto. Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney TD, announced €1.8m in funding to 136 organisations, three of which are in Dublin South Central; the Irish Blue Cross in the Goldenbridge Industrial Estate; St. Francis Dispensary, on Tyrconnell Road; and Petwatch Ltd, in Rialto.

20th December 2013

Cork Epilepsy Unit to open in early 2014 - Murphy

Fine Gael Cork North Central Deputy, Dara Murphy, has today (Friday) said the opening of the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit in Cork University Hospital (CUH) will help to speedily diagnose and treat those living with the condition in Cork and the surrounding region.

20th December 2013

Collins welcomes funding for equestrian centre for children and adults with autism

Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has today (Tuesday) welcomed the sanctioning of funding to Ballyhoura Development Ltd. of €400,000 for the development of an equestrian centre for adults and children with autism.

10th December 2013