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Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018 completes Report Stage in Seanad Éireann

Google needs to explain how election transparency rules failed to catch website targeting Maria Walsh - Naughton

Google will have to answer why they failed to uphold commitments on European election transparency after a website targeting Maria Walsh because of her sexuality was promoted through paid ads, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Investment in Remote Working critical to Rural Ireland’s economy – Walsh

Investment in remote working is critical to rural Ireland’s economy, a Fine Gael European Parliament candidate has said.

Sinn Fein are closer to Nigel Farage on Europe - Durkan

Fine Gael’s European election candidate for Dublin, Mark Durkan today warned that Sinn Fein positions have provided grist to Nigel Farage’s mill.

Labour have amnesia from their time in Government – Deering

The criticism by Labour leader Brendan Howlin of the Government’s decision to proceed with the ‘gap-funded’ ownership model is bizarre, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Time to ban single use plastics - Walsh

Maria Walsh is calling for a ban on single use plastics in the fight against climate change and is  encouraging everyone in the West and North West to take personal responsibility on climate action.

Business in Dublin needs certainty beyond Brexit - Durkan

Business and trade in Dublin need certainty in the current Brexit fog, according to Mark Durkan, Fine Gael MEP candidate for Dublin.

‘Ruxi’ - Rural taxi proposal a step closer – Daly

A taxi service that caters specifically for rural Ireland is a now a step closer, a Fine Gael Minister has said.

Dublin Airport needs to become more sensitive to needs of those with autism and sensory issues - Richmond

Fine Gael Senator Neale Richmond has called on the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) to construct an alternative route for passengers to avoid the intense commercial area after the security checks in both Terminals One and Two.

Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D, launches GMIT’s Strategic Plan 2019 - 2023

The Minister for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O'Connor T.D. formally launched the new GMIT Strategic Plan 2019 - 2023 at a reception in the Galway campus today (26 April) attended by Dr Michael Hannon, deputising President of GMIT, Cormac MacDonncha, Chair of the Governing Body, members of the Governing Body, students, staff, colleagues from the Connacht-Ulster Alliance and invited guests.

New Primary School for Ashbourne to be open in September – Minister McEntee

Minister for European Affairs Helen McEntee has welcomed news from her colleague Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh that a new 16 classroom primary school building will be built in Ashbourne. 

Mandatory registration of all bikes sold needed – Noone

Dublin Senator Catherine Noone has called for mandatory registration of all bikes sold to be introduced in order to counter increases in bike theft.