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Interim report shows post offices must diversify - Harrington

Fine Gael Cork South West TD, Noel Harrington, has welcomed the publication of the initial report of the Post Office Business Development Group and has called on interested groups to take part in the consultation process on the report.

Work is the best way out of poverty- Byrne

Fine Gael Dublin South Central, TD Catherine Byrne, has said that work is the best way out of welfare and that while the ESRI report published today (Tuesday) confirms this, it also highlights that we must do more to incentivise and support parents to work.

Treatment of Clerys staff shocking and wrong - Farrell

First phase of capital grants launched for Ireland’s Ancient East - Butler

Fine Gael TD for Meath West, Ray Butler, has said that there has been great progress on the Ireland’s Ancient East tourism initiative and has encouraged local groups and businesses to apply for the first phase of capital grants to develop visitor experiences. Deputy Butler was speaking on receipt of an update on the project from Fáilte Ireland.

Joint venture companies selected to construct new Mullingar Courthouse – McFadden

Fine Gael TD for Longford/ Westmeath, Gabrielle McFadden, has welcomed the news that the major refurbishment and extension works planned at Mullingar Courthouse came a step closer today (Monday) following the announcement by the Justice Minister, Frances Fitzgerald, that a joint venture company has been identified to deliver the project.

New jobs for Dublin 8 as Digital Hub company doubles its workforce - Byrne

Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, has welcomed the creation of 20 new jobs in the Digital Hub in Dublin 8. The news comes as the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation announces 185 new jobs in 6 IDA Ireland client companies across the country today (Monday).

UPC’s decision to axe post office payment option causing concern – Phelan

“UPC’s decision to axe its payments system through the post office network nation-wide is causing distress for some of its rural customers and the company needs to show some leeway in the transition period”, according to Fine Gael Carlow Kilkenny TD, John Paul Phelan.

No human risk from BSE case in Louth - Fitzpatrick

Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick, has said that while he is very concerned about the news that a suspected case of BSE has been detected in county Louth, he is relieved that there is no human risk.

D’Arcy welcomes coastal defence funding and coastal erosion risk management study for Louth

Fine Gael Senator for Louth, Jim D’Arcy, has welcomed the OPW award for coastal flooding defence fund and an erosion risk management study for Louth.

Heydon fights for increased capacity in Naas Hospital

Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon, has today (Thursday) raised the matter of Naas Hospital in the Dáil with Minister for Health Leo Varadkar. He received a commitment from the Minister in relation to protecting Naas Hospital against additional demands due to any possible changes at Portlaoise Hospital and he also called for additional capacity at Naas.

Over €100,000 for Louth coastal works - Fitzpatrick

Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick, has welcomed the allocation of €114,300 for minor flood mitigation and coastal protection works in Louth.

€1.2m fund to promote energy efficiency in Donegal – McGinley

Fine Gael TD for Donegal, Dinny McGinley has welcomed the announcement of over €1.2 million in funding for energy efficiency projects to be carried out in Donegal.