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Progress on Carrickpherish School Campus a step in the right direction – Coffey

Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has said news that, subject to outstanding issues being resolved, Carrickpherish School Campus will commence to construction phase in the latter half of this year, saying that the move is a step in the right direction. Deputy Coffey, who has been working on this issue for quite some time, has said this progress will mean that the new school should be ready for use at the start of 2015.

Record exports for EI-supported companies as agency gets Cork back to work - Collins

Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has commended the work of Enterprise Ireland (EI) whose client companies have recorded exports for 2012 of €16.2 billion; the highest ever export figure recorded by EI-supported companies.

Information campaign kicks off to help those struggling with debt find a way out - Buttimer

Fine Gael Cork South Central Deputy, Jerry Buttimer, has said the launch today (Thursday) of Insolvency Service Ireland’s public information campaign will allow those who are struggling with the burden of debt to find a way out of their financial difficulties.

JobBridge is a proven pathway to full-time employment – Coffey

Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has said that the JobBridge internship scheme is a clear and dependable pathway to full-time employment which has seen 36 per cent of intern graduates in Waterford moving directly into employment, while 61 per cent of interns nationally have secured employment five months after graduating from the scheme. Deputy Coffey obtained this information by way of a Parliamentary Question to Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD (see below).

Kehoe welcomes commitment of €116,250 for Wexford Harbours and Coastal Infrastructure

LOCAL WEXFORD T.D and Government Chief Whip, Minister Paul Kehoe has welcomed €116,250 funding for coastal work in County Wexford under the 2013 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Capital Programme.

4,000+ net jobs created in Cork by IDA and Enterprise Ireland since 2011 - Collins

Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has today (Tuesday) said recent figures from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation, which show that in excess of 4,000 net jobs have been created by Enterprise Ireland (EI) and IDA-supported companies since Fine Gael and Labour came to power, are proof that the Government’s jobs strategy is working. “In the last two years, the number of jobs being created in Enterprise Ireland and IDA-supported companies has resulted in thousands of people getting back to work. Over the last 15 months we have seen an increase of 1,000 jobs per month being created in the private sector, with 2012 registering the first annual increase in employment in five years.

Coffey welcomes Minister’s commitment of funding for Dunmore East Harbour

Examination of clinical outcomes will be a key part of Air Ambulance review - Feighan

Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has welcomed confirmation given to him by the Department of Health that the examination of clinical outcomes will be a central feature in the review of the pilot Air Ambulance service (Emergency Aeromedical Service).

Mallow General Hospital set to be busier under healthcare reform plans - Collins

Welcoming the reconfiguration of services at Mallow General Hospital (MGH), Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, said the reform plans set out by the Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly TD, will ensure that smaller hospitals play a bigger role in meeting the healthcare needs of the people. Deputy Collins said the replacement of the Emergency Department at MGH with an Urgent Care Centre will see the structure of the hospital changed while the majority of people attending at the hospital will continue to be treated there.

Council, Harbour Board and business association all focused on bright future for Dun Laoghaire harbour – Mitchell O’Connor

Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, today (Wednesday) said that everyone in Dun Laoghaire; the Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council, the Harbour Company Board and local business associations are working together to develop Dun Laoghaire Harbour and to maximise its potential into the future.

Minister Hayes to come to Cork to meet with City Manager - Murphy

Fine Gael Cork North Central Deputy, Dara Murphy, has welcomed the fact that following a meeting today (Wednesday) between Members of the Blackpool Traders Association and the Minister of State for the OPW Brian Hayes TD, the Minister has agreed to come to Cork to meet with City Manager, Tim Lucey.

60 new jobs for Cork signals Govt’s plan is working - Murphy

Fine Gael Cork North Central Deputy, Dara Murphy, has welcomed the announcement of 60 new jobs at McAfee in Cork where the company already employs 342 people.