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Dundalk is Ireland’s best railway station – Fitzpatrick

“Dundalk’s Clarke Station has been named Overall Best Train Station in Ireland at the annual Iarnród Éireann Best Station Awards”, says Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, today (Monday), presented the award for Iarnród Éireann Best Station to Dundalk.

2nd November 2015

Irish Water Invest €50 million in Water Infrastructure in Waterford – Minister Coffey

Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey has said that Irish Water has and will invest over €50 million in water infrastructure in Waterford City and County. Minister Coffey said that water infrastructure is critical to build capacity which helps secure investments that create jobs in the long term.

2nd November 2015

Business Environment in Waterford Improving – Minister Coffey

Speaking ahead of the Chamber of Commerce Dinner in Waterford on Friday in The Tower Hotel Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey said that; “After many years of a difficult business environment in Waterford; it is now improving with jobs being created, tax credits for self-employed being introduced and taxes on work being reduced.

2nd November 2015

Dáil Question on completion of Naas Community College

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for the completion of the Naas Community College located in the Millennium Park, Naas, County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

1st November 2015

Dáil Question on Secondary School for Johnstownbridge & Enfield area

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, as a result of the population increase in the Johnstownbridge and Enfield areas in County Kildare, she has given consideration to the establishment of a secondary school for this locality; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

1st November 2015

Dáil Question on Kilcock Primary Care Centre

DÁIL QUESTION addressed to the Minister of State at the Department of Health (Kathleen Lynch) by Deputy Anthony Lawlor for WRITTEN ANSWER on 11/11/2015 * To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the establishment of a Primary Care Centre in Kilcock, Co. Kildare; when the Centre will be completed and open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

1st November 2015

A great milestone for Center Parcs Longford Forest with submission of planning application - McFadden

Longford/Westmeath Fine Gael TD, Gabrielle McFadden, has said that today (Friday) marks a great milestone for Center Parcs Longford Forest, with the submission of their application for planning permission.

30th October 2015

60% of Bagnelstown housing list to be eliminated by new developments - Deering

Fine Gael Carlow/Kilkenny TD, Pat Deering, has said that 60% of Bagnelstown’s housing list is to be eliminated by two new developments in the area.

30th October 2015

Fianna Fáil’s empty promises for Wexford lack credibility - D'Arcy

Fine Gael Wexford Senator Michael D'Arcy has highlighted the gap between what Micheál Martin and Fianna Fáil say and what they actually do. The Fianna Fáil leader was in Wexford this week, promising the sun, moon and stars if returned to power.

30th October 2015

Kilmainham Gaol volunteers to be recognised as part of 2016 commemorations - Byrne

Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, has welcomed the news that the Kilmainham Gaol volunteers are to be recognised as part of the 2016 commemorations.

29th October 2015

McEntee calls on Doosan to clarify situation with workers in Geith International

Fine Gael Meath East TD, Helen McEntee, has called on Doosan to clarify the situation with workers in Geith International in Slane.

29th October 2015

Minister Deenihan welcomes funding for St Vincent de Paul in Listowel

Fine Gael TD for Kerry and Minister of State, Jimmy Deenihan, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Health Leo Varadkar that the St Vincent de Paul Society in Listowel will receive €50,000, for the renovation of their centre.

28th October 2015