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McHugh secures Government commitment for 1916 Commemorative Medals for all Fire Service personnel

I am delighted to be able to announce this honour to mark the vital contribution by so many selfless firefighters and crews and everything they do on a daily basis to save and protect life and shape our country. The nation’s fire services were not formally recognised with the 1916 Commemorative Medals during the centenary. That oversight will now be put right.

17th April 2018

European investment in rural broadband is a positive step - Mulherin

The European Investment Bank announcement of funding for the National Broadband Plan will help the roll out of broadband across Mayo, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

17th April 2018

Folic Acid an obvious solution to Neural Tube Defects – Noone

Dublin Senator Catherine Noone has called for the mandatory fortification of flour with Folic Acid.

17th April 2018

New school is great news for Citywest - Brophy

The announcement of a new secondary school for the Citywest/Saggart area is great news for the community, a Fine Gael TD has said.

17th April 2018

Decathlon to bring more investment and capacity to create 100 jobs in Ballymun– Rock

A French sportswear chain has reached agreement with Dublin City Council to buy a large site in Ballymun which has the potential generate up to 100 jobs, a Fine Gael TD has said.

15th April 2018

McHugh Encourages Donegal Graduates with Early-Stage Start-Ups to Apply for €500,000 fund

I want entrepreneurial students and graduates to think hard about competing in this €500,000 fund. It will provide up to €50,000 in equity for up to 10 successful applicants. This incentive is designed to accelerate the growth of start-up companies that have the capability to succeed in global markets.

12th April 2018

€200 million in funding is a major boost to the Irish Film Industry - Neville

Over €200 million in new funding will be a major boost to the Irish Film Industry over the next decade, Limerick TD, Tom Neville has said.

12th April 2018

Ballymun is the ideal location for Irish Language Hub – Rock

The Government needs to strongly consider Ballymun for the location of its planned new Irish language and cultural hub for Dublin, a Fine Gael TD has said.

12th April 2018

Sugar Tax is proving a huge success even before its implementation - Noone

In advance of the implementation of the Sugar Tax, it is already having an impact on how soft drinks companies are selling their products, Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone has said.

11th April 2018

Minister McHugh Announces 10 year plan for €178 million investment package on the Irish language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands as part of Project Ireland 2040

The long-term funding package will run over 10 years and includes investment for Údarás na Gaeltachta of €105 million to help drive employment in the Gaeltacht with targets of 1,000 new jobs to be created a year. Some €33 million will be invested in the Gaeltacht Language Planning Process and €13 millon invested in Irish Language Networks and Gaeltacht Service Towns like Letterkenny, Galway, Dingle, Donegal Town and Dungloe. Another €27 millon will be invested in island marine infrastructures.

10th April 2018

McLoughlin welcomes exciting new venture for Sligo as LiveTiles to establish AI innovation centre

Some 50 new high quality jobs will be created in Sligo this year by global software company LiveTiles, a Fine Gael TD has said.

10th April 2018

Co-ops need to show solidarity with hard pressed farmers - Lombard

Co-ops needs to show solidarity with hard pressed farmers by not dropping the price of milk, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

9th April 2018