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€300 million investment in social housing is important step towards tackling housing issue – Stanton

“A €300 million investment fund from the Housing Finance Agency and the European Investment Bank will be used to provide 2,000 social housing units over the next three years. Housing of this kind is badly needed in Cobh, Youghal, Midleton, Carrigtwohill, Mallow, Fermoy, Mitchelstown and many rural areas”, says David Stanton, Fine Gael TD for Cork East.

18th February 2015

Changes to small schools policies a relief for rural communities – Deenihan

“The Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O'Sullivan has announced the introduction of two new policies which will support the sustainability of small schools. This will come as very welcome news to many small schools throughout County Kerry”, says Jimmy Deenihan, Minister of State with responsibility for the Diaspora and Fine Gael TD for Kerry.

18th February 2015

Maynooth University meeting today’s and tomorrow’s skill requirements in the workplace - Durkan

“Today marks a significant milestone in the development of Maynooth University as a highly modern, competitive and progressive university”, says Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Bernard Durkan. Deputy Durkan was speaking after the announcement of a €150 million development plan for Maynooth University.

18th February 2015

New policies for small schools to benefit Offaly pupils- Corcoran Kennedy

“Two new policies to support the sustainability of small schools announced by the Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O'Sullivan, will mean that St Kieran’s National School in Clareen will remain a three teacher school and Naomh Brogain, Brackna will remain a four teacher school”, says Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, Fine Gael TD for Laois/Offaly.

18th February 2015

Option of lower speed limits in housing estates will help to keep children safe- Butler

Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has welcomed new legislation to lower speed limit in residential areas, saying that it will help to keep children safe.

18th February 2015

CSO data shows almost 73% physically active but still lots of room for improvement – Fitzpatrick

“I am very encouraged by CSO data which shows that almost 73% of people aged 15 years and older are physically active but this still leaves over 25% who are not and no information on the activity levels of our children”, says Peter Fitzpatrick, Fine Gael TD for Louth and Member of the Oireachtas Health Committee.

17th February 2015

National discussion on child care needed – Neville

“Participation in high-quality childhood care and education results in better outcomes for children. Ensuring access for the maximum number of families to this care is essential and this is a discussion that we need to have at a national level”, commented Dan Neville, Fine Gael Party Chairperson and TD for Limerick while speaking in Dáil Éireann.

16th February 2015

Neville welcomes €38 million investment by Shannon Foynes Port Company

“An investment of €38 million by the Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC), Ireland’s largest bulk port company was announced today (Monday) by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD. This injection of funding will see a major increase in SFPC trade over the coming years”, says Dan Neville, Fine Gael Party Chairperson and TD for Limerick.

16th February 2015

Regional Action Plan for Jobs brings IDA investment to Galway – Kyne

“The IDA is to invest in buildings in Galway as part of the Action Plan for Jobs – Regional launched today (Wednesday) by Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD”, says Seán Kyne, Fine Gael TD for Galway West.

16th February 2015

Govt focus on regional job creation will benefit the Cavan/Monaghan area – O’Reilly

Fine Gael TD for Cavan/Monaghan, Joe O’Reilly has welcomed the launch of the Action Plan for Jobs – Regional by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD. This is a five year, €250million strategy aimed at accelerating the jobs recovery in every part of the country.

13th February 2015

€30,000 for Rose of Tralee Festival - Deenihan

Minister of State with responsibility for the Diaspora, Jimmy Deenihan TD has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD that €30,000 has been allocated to help fund the annual Rose of Tralee Festival.

12th February 2015

€50,000 for Yeats 2015 International Festival - Perry

Fine Gael TD for Sligo/North Leitrim, John Perry, has welcomed the announcement of €50,000 in funding for the Yeats 2015 International Festival which takes place throughout this year to celebrate the life and works of WB Yeats, 150 years after poet’s birth.

12th February 2015