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Kerry schools to benefit from lowest pupil teacher ratio ever - Coghlan

Kerry schools are set to benefit from the lowest pupil teacher ratio ever, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Leas Chathaoirleach Senator Coghlan also said additional SNAs will ensure extra supports for local children who need them most.

11th October 2017

Budget 2018 helps small businesses deal with the challenge of Brexit - Burke

The new loan scheme introduced to help our small and medium enterprises deal with Brexit is one of many important measures contained in Budget 2018, a Fine Gael TD has said.

11th October 2017

9% VAT for tourism and services sector retained- Lombard

Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has been advocating the need to maintain the 9% VAT rate for the tourism and services sector and is delighted that Budget 2018 has confirmed its retention.

11th October 2017

Extra €64.5 million for higher education and training- Byrne

The extra €64.5 million allocated to higher and further education and training in Budget 2018 will help people reach their full potential, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

11th October 2017

Town and Village Renewal Scheme to receive further funding next year- Deering

Local communities will benefit from further funding allocated to the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, a Fine Gael TD has said.

10th October 2017

Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme will reduce costs for small businesses- Mulherin

Fine Gael Senator Michelle Mulherin has welcomed the allocation of €17 million for the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme in today’s Budget.

10th October 2017

€220 million funding for rural communities- Carey

The Chair of the Rural and Community Development Committee said €220 million in Budget 2018 funding will have a positive impact on people and families living in rural communities.

10th October 2017

Health budget will offer a helping hand to those who need it most - O’Connell

A Fine Gael TD has said that the increase in health spending announced in today’s Budget demonstrates the Government’s commitment to our health service.

10th October 2017

Home Building Finance Ireland will boost construction - Bailey

The Government recognises the urgency of Ireland’s housing needs and is making ongoing decisions to ensure we have the necessary supply, a Fine Gael TD has said.

10th October 2017

Telephone support allowance and extra fuel allowance welcome news for OAPs- Rock

Fine Gael TD for Dublin North West, Noel Rock, said a new Telephone Allowance announced in Budget 2018 is welcome news for older people.

10th October 2017

€1.5 billion for the Agriculture sector will ensure rural communities are Brexit-proof- Deering

Investment of over €1.5 billion in the Agriculture sector will ensure rural communities are Brexit-proof, a Fine Gael TD has said.

10th October 2017

Pupil Teacher Ratio reduced to lowest level ever- McLoughlin

Peak €10 billion funding for education sector in 2018 will also deliver more supports for those who need it most

10th October 2017