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Local authorities must look afresh at promoting the Repair and Leasing Scheme – Bruton

Local Authorities need to look afresh at promoting the Repair and Leasing Scheme, a Fine Gael TD has said.

21st January 2021

Cultural transformation needed to meet the rising demand for work-from-home roles – Currie

A cultural transformation is needed in the employment sector to meet the rising demand for work-from-home roles, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

21st January 2021

Minister Humphreys and Fáilte Ireland announce €3.2 million in funding for outdoor recreational amenities

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today (Monday, January 16th ) announced almost €3.2 million in funding for 173 projects under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.

18th January 2021

Minister Colm Brophy launches Samaritans Freephone helpline for Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia

The Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Mr. Colm Brophy, T.D., today launched Samaritans Freephone helpline for the Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia.

18th January 2021

New one-stop shop for people who need to upskill or retrain, Minister Harris announces

The online portal – gov.ie/therightcourse - is a one stop shop for businesses, employees or unemployed persons and outlines the third level options available to them.

18th January 2021

HSE should consider widespread dispensing of Vitamin D supplements

The HSE should consider widespread dispensing of Vitamin D supplements to people free of charge, a Fine Gael TD has said.

17th January 2021

Maria Byrne nominated as Fine Gael candidate for Seanad bye-election

Fine Gael’s Executive Council has nominated Maria Byrne as the party’s candidate to contest the forthcoming Seanad Agricultural Panel bye-election.

17th January 2021

10% no show rate for driving tests must be addressed before level 5 exit – Richmond

Fines for repeat offenders should be considered to address the backlog of driving tests before they resume for the general public after Level 5, a Fine Gael TD has said.

17th January 2021

Remote Work Strategy lays foundation for a progressive employee-centred workforce – Currie

The publication of the Remote Work Strategy has laid the foundation for a more progressive, employee-centred workforce and community-focused society, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

16th January 2021

Tánaiste Publishes Remote Working Strategy

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar, TD, today (Friday the 15th of January) published Ireland’s first National Remote Work Strategy to make remote working a permanent option for life after the pandemic.

15th January 2021

New law will break link between criminal gangs and vulnerable young people - O'Dowd

A new law will break the link between criminal gangs and the vulnerable youngsters they recruit, a Fine Gael TD has said.

15th January 2021

Continuation of Calf Investment Scheme under TAMS welcome news for farmers – Lombard

The continuation of the Calf Investment Scheme under the TAMS programme is welcome news for farmers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

14th January 2021