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McFadden urges HSE to expedite recruitment of nurses to help address overcrowding at Mullingar Hospital

Fine Gael TD for Longford/Westmeath Fine Gael TD, Gabrielle McFadden, has urged the HSE to expedite the recruitment of nurses to help alleviate overcrowding at the Midlands Regional Hospital.

6th February 2015

Taoiseach and Minister for Jobs announce 200 new jobs and €40 million investment

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD and the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD today announced the creation of 200 new jobs over the next five years by Combilift

6th February 2015

Minimum unit alcohol price will positively impact on mental health - Keating

“Alcohol is a depressant and many people who suffer from depression reach for alcohol as a solution. It’s a vicious cycle and one that minimum unit alcohol pricing will go a small way in addressing”, says Derek Keating, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid-West.

5th February 2015

New primary school for Carrigtwohill – Stanton

“A new primary school for Carrigtwohill has been announced today (Thursday) by the Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan and while this is very much to be welcomed, there is still an urgent need to amalgamate the two primary schools already in the area”, says David Stanton, Fine Gael TD for Cork East.

5th February 2015

Pyrite remediation scheme extended as pyrite discovered in homes in both Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown and South Dublin – Mitchell

Olivia Mitchell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, welcomes the Government’s announcement to extend the pyrite remediation scheme to include homes located in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown and South Dublin.

5th February 2015

€2 million to fund speed ramps in residential areas - Fitzpatrick

“The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD has allocated €2 million to support local authorities in implementing 30 km/h speed limits in housing estates and residential areas. This will make a huge difference to young families in Dundalk, Drogheda and other towns and villages in County Louth”, says Peter Fitzpatrick, Fine Gael TD for Louth.

4th February 2015

39 new nurses for Naas General is good for the hospital and good for local jobs - Lawlor

“39 new nurses are to be hired at Naas General Hospital”, says Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Anthony Lawlor.

3rd February 2015

Coghlan condemns shooting of Heather the hen harrier

Fine Gael Kerry Senator and Seanad Chief Whip, Paul Coghlan, has expressed concern in relation to the shooting down of a young female hen harrier in Co. Kerry. Senator Coghlan was speaking about the matter on the Order of Business in the Seanad today (Tuesday).

3rd February 2015

New Garda recruits signify a bright future for the force- McFadden

Fine Gael TD for Longford Westmeath, Gabrielle McFadden, has said that this week’s intake of new Garda recruits to Templemore, signifies a bright future for the force and is a positive development for communities around the country.

3rd February 2015

Over €9 million allocated for Waterford’s Roads in 2015 – Coffey

Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey has said that he has received confirmation from the Minister for Transport Paschal Donohoe TD that he has allocated over €9 million worth of funding for 2015. Minister Coffey said that this money will be used by Waterford City and County Council to upkeep and maintain our road network over the coming 12 months.

3rd February 2015

Aer Lingus flights between Donegal and Dublin a huge boost to the region – McGinley

“Daily flights between Dublin and Donegal are a tremendous boost to the people of Donegal, to businesses in the area and to tourism propects” says Dinny McGinley, Fine Gael TD for Donegal.

2nd February 2015

Shannon could develop an IFSC style strategy - Breen

“Shannon could develop a strategy similar to the proposed strategy for the IFSC in Dublin”, says Fine Gael Clare TD and Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, Pat Breen.

2nd February 2015