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O’Mahony pays tribute to Ireland West Airport Knock Chairman

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, John O’Mahony, has paid tribute to the outgoing chairman of Ireland West Airport Knock (IWAK), Mr Liam Scollan, who has announced that he is set to retire from his role at the airport. Deputy O’Mahony is the Chairman of the Ireland West Airport Knock Study group which is examining proposals for the future development of the airport.

7th June 2013

Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown SMEs have their voice heard at Govt level – Mitchell O’Connor

Small businesses got a valuable opportunity to have their voices heard this morning (Thursday) as Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy Mary Mitchell O’Connor invited the Minister for Small Business, John Perry TD, to a ‘Listening to Small Business’ meeting in Fitzpatrick’s Castle Hotel, Killiney.

6th June 2013

Butler welcomes investment in schools in Trim and Enfield

Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has today welcomed confirmation from the Government that two schools in Meath are set to benefit under a €100 million investment in the school building programme. The funding has been announced as part of the Government’s "Investing in Infrastructure & Jobs" Package.

5th June 2013

Meath FG TDs welcome announcement of major funding to repair local and regional roads

Fine Gael Meath TDs have today (Wednesday) welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar TD, that €50 million is being made available to repair regional and local road surfaces across the country. The package has been announced as part of the Government’s Investing in Infrastructure and Jobs plan.

5th June 2013

Seismic survey should help promote Ireland’s oil exploration potential

Fine Gael Kerry TD, Brendan Griffin, has welcomed the announcement by Minister of State for Natural Resources, Fergus O’Dowd TD, that the Government has given the go-ahead for a seismic survey which will help to establish the true level of oil and gas exploration off the Irish coast.

5th June 2013

€22 million investment by CPL Fuels to create 142 new sustainable jobs in Foynes – Neville

Fine Gael Limerick TD, Dan Neville, has today (Friday) warmly welcomed the announcement by CPL Fuels Ireland that it is investing €22 million in a new manufacturing plant at Foynes Port, with the creation of 142 new jobs. Deputy Neville attended the official announcement, which was made by the Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan TD, and the Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan TD, earlier today.

4th June 2013

€6.4bn Strategic Investment Fund will create jobs and stimulate the economy – Doherty

Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, has today (Friday) said that the new Strategic Investment Fund, set to be established by the Government, will create jobs and stimulate the economy. Under new plans published by the Government, the National Pension Reserve Fund (NPRF) will be used by the Government to provide €6.4 billion for commercial investment.

4th June 2013

Coastal walk will attract extra tourists to the North Clare region – Conway

Clare Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway has today (Friday) welcomed the opening of a new walking route from Doolin to Liscannor via the Cliffs of Moher, saying it will help to attract extra tourists to the North Clare area. Senator Conway is due to attend the official opening of the 12km route later today.

4th June 2013

Coffey welcomes €2.8m of approved funding for Cheekpoint Sewerage Scheme

Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has the announcement by Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan TD, that he has approved €2.8 million of funding for the construction of the Cheekpoint Sewerage Scheme, Sewerage Network Upgrade and Wastewater Treatment Plant Design Build Contract. This funding is part of the Seven Villages Sewerage Scheme and is included in the Minister’s Water Services Investment Programme, which will lead to improved water quality in the area when the works are completed.

4th June 2013

Limerick 2030 can create jobs and revitalise our city centre - O’Donnell

Fine Gael TD for Limerick City, Kieran O’Donnell, has welcomed Limerick 2030, the strategic plan for Limerick, which was announced by the Government today (Firday). This plan sets out an ambitious vision for the city over the next 17 years.

4th June 2013

200 jobs for Mahon signals Cork’s role in making Ireland the internet capital of Europe - Collins

Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has said the announcement of 200 highly skilled ICT jobs, which are to be created by EMC in Citygate, Mahon, demonstrates the important role Cork is playing in building Ireland’s reputation as the internet capital of Europe.

3rd June 2013

Another award for Lucan as Adamstown Station named Best Commuter Station - Keating

Fine Gael Dublin Mid West Deputy, Derek Keating, has praised the staff at Adamstown Station after it was given the Best Commuter Station Award by the Minister for Transport, Leo Varadkar TD, today (Thursday) at a ceremony at the Inchicore Works.

3rd June 2013