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Julie Hogan to represent Fine Gael in Wexford in General Election

Fine Gael has announced that Julie Hogan will represent the party in the Wexford Constituency in the forthcoming General Election, along with Government Chief Whip Paul Kehoe and Senator Michael D’Arcy.

11th January 2016

Strong tourism focus in Mid East Action Plan will help create 25,000 jobs - Doherty

Fine Gael TD for Meath East, Regina Doherty has said that she is confident that the Mid East Action Plan for Jobs, launched today (Monday) by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, will build on Meath’s strengths and successfully help create 25,000 new jobs in the region. Deputy Doherty particularly welcomed the focus on tourism in the plan.

11th January 2016

Improvements to Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme will make a real difference - Fitzpatrick

Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick, has said that improvements to the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme, announced today by the Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan TD, will make a real difference to people across the country.

11th January 2016

Burke welcomes reforms to fine payment system

Fine Gael Senator for Cork North Central, Colm Burke, has today (Monday) welcomed the commencement of the Fines (Payment & Recovery) Act 2014. The introduction of this legislation means that the non- payment of fines will no longer result in prison sentences except as a last resort, instead the fine can be deducted from a person’s earnings by way of instalments.

11th January 2016

Decreased motor tax for road hauliers means savings for businesses in 2016 – Heydon

“Decreased motor taxes for road hauliers in 2016 will mean savings for businesses across the country and will help to create jobs”, says Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon.

8th January 2016

Another Step in the Right Direction for North Quays - Minister Coffey

Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey has said that he expects the North Quays Site in Waterford City to be designated as a Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) at tomorrow’s cabinet meeting. Minister Coffey said that this designation will bring certainty to the entire brownfield site on the North Side of the River Suir that has the potential to be a game-changer for Our City and Our Region.

8th January 2016

Improvements to Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme will make a real difference - Butler

Fine Gael TD for Meath West, Ray Butler, has said that improvements to the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme, announced today by the Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, will make a real difference to people across the country.

8th January 2016

Fodder support scheme will help flood affected farmers in Cork - Barry

Fine Gael TD for Cork East, Tom Barry, has said that a €2 million Government fodder scheme will provide vital relief for farmers in East Cork whose fodder has been destroyed in recent flooding. This scheme which has been announced by the Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney will apply to the loss of silage, hay, straw and concentrates where there is evidence of damage caused by flooding and where the losses are not covered by insurance.

7th January 2016

Waterford Spraoi to receive €15,000 for 2016 - Coffey

Minister for Housing and TD for Waterford, Paudie Coffey, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring, that €15,000 has been allocated for Waterford Spraoi in 2016. This is part of Fáilte Ireland‘s national funding of just over €1.8 million for 23 key national festivals and events.

7th January 2016

Legal challenges overcome as funding approved for N86 - Coghlan

Government Chief Whip in the Seanad, Paul Coghlan, has said that the approval of funding for works on the N86 marks a final end to ongoing legal challenges and a chance to develop one of Kerry’s most important routes.

6th January 2016

€3.8m for N86 upgrade works and a new cycleway - Griffin

Fine Gael TD for Kerry and Member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, Brendan Griffin, has said that the confirmation today (Monday), by the Minister for Transport, Paschal Donohoe, that €3.8m is to be invested in the N86 will provide a major boost for the economy in West Kerry.

4th January 2016

Volunteers taking the lead in tackling flooding - Hayes

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and TD for Tipperary, Tom Hayes has said that local volunteers have taken the lead in tackling flooding. He has also commended local authorities, the civil defence and emergency services for their excellent work.

4th January 2016