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McFadden applauds Minister Coveney’s success with European Commission to allow ‘Old Young Farmers’ to qualify for key funding

Longford/Westmeath Fien Gael TD, Gabrielle McFadden, has applauded Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney for securing approval with the European Commission to allow ‘Old Young Farmers’ qualify for important funding under the National Reserve.

‘Old Young farmers’ to benefit from change to the rules - Kyne

Fine Gael TD for Galway West, Sean Kyne, has welcomed the news that some of the ‘Old Young Farmers’ are to be classed as a “group suffering a specific disadvantage”, bringing to an end an anomaly that meant they missed out on supports to young farmers.

Children with special needs must have equal access to pre-school scheme – Doherty

Fine Gael TD for Meath East, Regina Doherty, has today (Wednesday) urged the Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar TD, to consider implementing a standardised national scheme to ensure equal access for children with special needs to the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Scheme, which provides a free year of early childhood care and education for children of pre-school age.

Coghlan appeals to An Taisce to withdraw request for judicial review on N86

“Like all reasonable people, I am saddened and disturbed at what is happening regarding the upgrade of the N86 Tralee to Dingle road, one of the most important tourist routes in the country, and I would appeal to An Taisce to withdraw its request for a judicial review in order to allow this much needed development to go ahead”, says Paul Coghlan, Government Chief Whip in the Seanad and Fine Gael Senator for Kerry.

15th year of Marlay Park concerts planned - Hayes

Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, Brian Hayes, has welcomed plans announced by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and promoters MCD for concerts this summer in Marlay Park, Rathfarnham.

Council report on Glenalbyn site contradicted by Dept of Education figures - Mitchell

Speaking about the report of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council which raises doubts about the suitability of the Glenalbyn site for a swimming pool, Olivia Mitchell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown said, “the priority was first to establish the extent of demand for a pool.”

Government remains fully committed to the Bandon Flood Relief Scheme - Daly

Irish beef showcase in US is good for Meath farmers - Butler

Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has welcomed the Irish beef showcase in New York, saying that the promotion of Irish beef in the US is good for Meath farmers.

Kildare beef farmers can benefit from expansion into US market– Heydon

Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon has welcomed the Irish beef showcase in New York this week, saying that the promotion of Irish beef in the US is good for Kildare farmers.

Kyne appointed Vice Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs

Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South, Seán Kyne, has been appointed Vice Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs.

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

“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 throughout Dublin, but particularly in the south inner city”, says Catherine Byrne, Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Central.

Mitchell welcomes new primary school for Goatstown/Stillorgan area

Olivia Mitchell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, said the Government announcement of a new primary school for the Goatstown/ Stillorgan area is welcome news for parents.