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Tillage farmers in Donegal to get payments under the Protein Aid Scheme – Minister McHugh

“The €3 million set aside for this Scheme is an important support for the production of protein crops here in Donegal and around Ireland and will be paid to over 1,000 farmers nationally, who are growing in excess of 12,000 ha of beans, peas and lupins. The rate for this year has been set at €246 / ha. “This is a particularly important payment for growers in Donegal, considering the very difficult year experienced by the tillage sector. It also means that the animal feed compounders have a native source of protein available for inclusion in ruminant rations.

7th December 2016

Payments for Donegal farmers on the 2016 Young Farmers’ Scheme will begin in December – Minister McHugh

“The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, has confirmed to me that payments under the 2016 Young Farmers’ Scheme will commence on 1st December which is very positive news for young farmers in County Donegal.

30th November 2016

Minister McHugh begins visit to Kenya

“I am delighted to mark the re-opening of Ireland’s Embassy in Kenya by focusing over the coming days on the strengthening of our political and economic relations and working on the potential for further cooperation and links between Ireland and Kenya. I want to look in particular at the impressive work of Irish missionaries and NGOs over the years in Kenya and the wider region, and to learn more about the opportunities to develop a strong Irish contribution on conflict resolution, drawing lessons from our own experience in Ireland and in Africa.

29th November 2016

Minister McHugh welcomes €300,000 in funding for Donegal under the 2016 REDZ initiative

Fine Gael Minister of State Joe McHugh has welcomed confirmation of €300,000 in funding for Donegal under the 2016 REDZ (Rural Economic Development Zones). “This is the latest in a series of funding schemes which have been announced by the Government which aims to boost economic activity and improve living standards here in Donegal and across rural Ireland.

28th November 2016

Launch of Simon Cumbers 2017 Students Scheme

The Simon Cumbers Media Fund is supported by Irish Aid, the Government’s overseas aid programme, and provides funding to students to travel and report from one of Irish Aid’s partner countries. The Fund provides students with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of developing countries, and facilitates increased coverage of development issues in the media.

23rd November 2016

Sligo County Council gets green light from Minister Coveney to hire new staff – McLoughlin

Fine Gael TD for Sligo/Leitrim, Tony McLoughlin, has received confirmation from the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Simon Coveney, that he has given Sligo County Council the green light to hire much needed new staff.

3rd November 2016

Transfer of Wicklow Port to Wicklow County Council an important milestone - Doyle

Fine Gael TD for Wicklow and Minister for Agriculture, Food, Forestry and Horticulture, Andrew Doyle, has welcomed the transfer of Wicklow Port to Wicklow County Council.

2nd September 2016

Future of Johnstownbridge Health Centre is secure, despite rumours to the contrary - Durkan

Fine Gael Kildare North TD, Bernard Durkan, has said that the future of Johnstownbridge Health Centre is secure, despite recent rumours to the contrary.

2nd September 2016

200 new jobs with €10m investment by VistaMed great news for Carrick-on-Shannon - McLoughlin

Fine Gael TD for Sligo-Leitrim, Tony Mc Loughlin has welcomed the news that global medical device company VistaMed is to invest €10 million and create 200 new jobs in Carrick-on-Shannon.

29th August 2016

Closure of express lane at Portlaoise will take its toll on Cork - Dublin motorists – Lombard

Fine Gael Cork Senator, Tim Lombard, has spoken out against a proposal to close the express lane at the Portlaoise toll plaza on the Cork to Dublin motorway, saying it will not solve the current impasse and will be a huge inconvenience to commuters and businesses.

23rd August 2016

Mayo to benefit from Town and Village Renewal Scheme for Rural Ireland - Mulherin

Fine Gael Mayo Senator, Michelle Mulherin, has said that Mayo is to benefit from the newly launched Town and Village Renewal Scheme for Rural Ireland, which aims to revitalise up to 200 towns and villages across the country.

10th August 2016

St Vincent’s Community Care Centre will reopen - McFadden

Fine Gael Longford Westmeath Senator, Gabrielle McFadden, has received confirmation from the Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Helen McEntee, that St Vincent’s Community Care Centre will reopen in the coming months.

6th July 2016