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Stobart Air to recommence flights between Shannon and Birmingham – Breen

Fine Gael Clare TD and Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, Pat Breen, has warmly welcomed the news that Stobart Air is to recommence operating flights between Shannon and Birmingham. He said that this decision is a vote of confidence in the airport’s future. Deputy Breen had been making representations to both Shannon Airport and the Department of Transport on this issue and is delighted that Stobart Air has returned to serve the Mid-West Airport.

McHugh encourages Donegal “old young farmers” to apply for National Reserve Fund

“Old young farmers are farmers who established their holding between 1st January 2008 and 31st December 2009 and who are now be eligible to apply for phase two of the National Reserve Fund when the application facility comes online in April”, says Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources and TD for Donegal, Joe Mc Hugh.

Dublin/ Tullow bus route rescued - Deering

“The Dublin- Tullow bus route has been rescued,” says Fine Gael TD for Carlow/Kilkenny. Deputy Deering was speaking after the publication of the ‘Review of the Withdrawal of Bus Éireann’s Licenced Route 5 Expressway Service’ by the National Transport Authority (NTA) today (Tuesday) which confirms the future of services on this route is secure.

New speed limit guidelines will make roads safer in Louth - Fitzpatrick

Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick has called for a full review of speed limits currently in place on local and regional roads in Louth following the launch of the ‘Guidelines for Setting and Managing Speed Limits’, published by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD.

Opportunity for Meath County Council to review speed limits - Butler

Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler has called for a full review of speed limits currently in place across County Meath. Deputy Butler was speaking today (Thursday), on foot of the launch of a new document entitled ‘Guidelines for Setting and Managing Speed Limits’, which has been produced by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD.

Jobs forum to be held in Sligo - Perry

Fine Gael TD for Sligo/ North Leitrim, John Perry, has announced that a Stakeholder Forum for the Action Plan for Jobs Border (North West) Region, will take place in the Sligo Park Hotel on Thursday 26th March at 1.30pm.

Dublin city style HGV Ban can benefit European capitals – Hayes

Brian Hayes, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, highlighted the success of Dublin City’s HGV ban and called on other EU capitals to follow our example. Last week the European Parliament discussed new laws for the continent’s haulage industry. The revision of the current Directive aims at improving road safety, energy efficiency and the environmental performance of road transport through greener and safer trucks.

Cork City Council needs to stand to account on Housing Adaptation Grants Crisis – Burke

Cork North Central Senator for Fine Gael and the party’s Seanad Spokesperson for Health, Colm Burke, has today (Thursday) stated that Cork City Council needs to take responsibility for and act on the current situation regarding Housing Adaptation Grants for those with disabilities in Cork.

Funding in place for a second palliative care consultant for the Midlands – McFadden

Funding in place for a second palliative care consultant for the Midlands – McFadden

Meath clubs should apply now for Sports Capital Funding - Butler

“Meath clubs should apply now for Sports Capital funding,” says Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler. Deputy Butler was speaking after confirmation from the Minister for Sport, Michael Ring TD, that an extra €40 million has been secured for Sports Capital Programme in 2015.

Deering holds positive meeting with Min for Transport on Dublin/Tullow route

Fine Gael TD for Carlow/Kilkenny, Pat Deering, today (Tuesday), held a very positive meeting with the Minister for Transport, Paschal Donohue TD, at which the future of Bus Éireann Route 5 was discussed.