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1,340km of North Dublin roads ignored by Department of Transport - Farrell

Local roads in Fingal have been ignored in the 2018 Regional and Local Road Grant Allocations made by the Department of Transport, a Fine Gael TD has said.

4th February 2018

Minister McHugh opens new Cyber Security Centre of Excellence in Letterkenny

Cyber Risk Aware has opened at the CoLab at LYIT with an initial job creation of eight positions and plans to treble the workforce. The award-winning company chose Letterkenny as its location because of access to highly qualified local talent.

2nd February 2018

Where The Touts Have No Shame - TD urges action as U2 fans fleeced

Fine Gael TD Noel Rock has called for his anti-touting law to be enacted immediately after another beautiful payday for profiteering resellers.

2nd February 2018

Mulherin urges women to avail of free cervical screening

Fine Gael Senator, Michelle Mulherin, has urged Mayo women to avail of free and lifesaving cervical screening.

1st February 2018

Fing-LUAS: Phase 1 complete, new bus service links Finglas to LUAS Cross City- Rock

A new bus route connecting Finglas with LUAS Cross City is “another step towards getting the LUAS extended to Finglas”, according to Fine Gael TD Noel Rock.

1st February 2018

Cross-party scaremongering on unpublished plan is amateur hour- Carey

Cross-party scaremongering on the unpublished National Planning Framework is amateur hour from a would-be coalition, a Fine Gael TD has said.

31st January 2018

Ratification of UN Convention momentous day for people with a disability – Conway

A Fine Gael Senator has said the Government decision to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) is a momentous day for people in Ireland who have a disability.

30th January 2018

McHugh announces €129,800 funding boost for Donegal Volunteer Centre

Donegal Volunteer Centre plays a vital role in enabling volunteering locally, allowing them to give back to the community. The Centre publicises opportunities and facilitates volunteers who want to feel connected to their community. It helps foster a sense of involvement and promotes good citizenship. Since 2008 they have helped 2,500 people to volunteer across a range of areas in Donegal. Donegal Volunteer Centre provides good practice in volunteering and is a major asset to our county and our community. This funding of €129,800 will help them continue their incredible work in 2018

30th January 2018

Dart must be extended to Drogheda- O'Dowd

The Dart should be extended to Drogheda, a Fine Gael TD has said.

29th January 2018

Official State position on Kerry babies case must be reconciled with the truth – Coghlan

Speaking in the Seanad today, Leas-Chathaoirleach Senator Paul Coghlan welcomed the Minister for Justice and Equality’s decision to consider how to deal with the discredited 1985 report which is still the official state position on the Joanne Hayes case.

24th January 2018

Cannon says Oscar nominations prove finesse of Irish artistic talent

Minister for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciaran Cannon, has congratulated the Irish artists who have received nominations for their work for the 90th Academy Awards.

23rd January 2018

Eamon O’Cuív handed back €35 million to Exchequer in 2008 when Rural Minister - Minister Ring

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD has urged Deputy Eamon O’Cuív to stop playing politics with the issue of Government financial supports for rural development.

23rd January 2018