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€250 payment to be made to third level students today, Minister Harris confirms

71,000 students will receive an additional €250 in their student grant payment starting today

Review of student support scheme announced by Minister Harris

Intervention in the case of Iveagh Markets is a welcome development – Seery-Kearney

News that the Iveagh Markets has been reclaimed by its original owner could lead to a clear plan to restore the historic building and breathe life into the area, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Louth campaign asking children to help elderly relatives stay connected online will make Christmas a little easier

A campaign asking young people to teach their older relatives how to use a smart device will ensure families can be connected this Christmas, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Funding for Just Transition projects in Roscommon and Galway will help create jobs and sustainable communities – Dolan

Funding for projects approved under the Just Transition Fund in Roscommon and Galway will help create sustainable job opportunities and benefit our communities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Government support a vital lifeline for Fota – Stanton

Fine Gael TD for Cork East, David Stanton, has said Government funding would be a lifeline for Fota Wildlife Park in dealing with the challenges presented by COVID closures.

Tánaiste to host video call on investment in Ballinasloe – Dolan

The Tánaiste will host a video call with relevant State agencies and local authorities focusing on investment and job creation in Ballinasloe, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Expansion of LUAS must be prioritised to help combat spread of COVID-19 – Richmond

Dublin Rathdown Fine Gael TD, Neale Richmond, has called for the rollout of the eleven remaining LUAS tram extensions to be prioritised to help combat the spread of COVID-19 in Dublin.

Relief for Bandon – Kinsale renters as area becomes a rent pressure zone - Lombard

Senator Joe O’Reilly honoured to become Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Foreign & European Affairs, Defence & Brexit

Green light for the construction of Waterford North Quays development is a major milestone for the South East – Cummins

Residents must be consulted about changes to traffic management in Phoenix Park – Currie