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OCI Decision to terminate THG contracts is welcome – Rock

Fine Gael TD for Dublin North West, Noel Rock has today (Tuesday) welcomed the decision by both the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) and THG to terminate the contracts that allowed the latter to act as authorised ticket reseller for the OCI.

17th October 2017

Minister Eoghan Murphy provides update on homelessness services during Storm Ophelia

In relation to homelessness the priority continues to be ensuring that any homeless person will have access to shelter during Storm Ophelia and the following is the up to date position:  

16th October 2017

EU Solidarity Fund vital post Ophelia - Richmond

Fine Gael Senator and spokesman on EU Affairs, Neale Richmond, has stated that the EU Solidarity Fund will be vital for the post Hurricane Ophelia recovery efforts in Ireland.  

16th October 2017

Minister Murphy confirms arrangements are in place to ensure shelter and safety for rough sleepers and those experiencing homelessness

Minister Eoghan Murphy confirmed today (16 October, 2017) that over the course of the weekend, the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, Dublin City Council, the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive and all Local Authorities, have been working with a range of homeless agencies, to ensure that arrangements are in place across the country so that all homeless individuals and rough sleepers have shelter and a safe place to stay during Storm Ophelia.

16th October 2017

Martin giving up on Brexit negotiations already - Richmond

Responding to comments by Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin that he would prepare for a hard Brexit, Fine Gael Senator and spokesman on EU Affairs, Neale Richmond, has accused Martin of giving up on Brexit negotiations.

15th October 2017

Doyle challenges FF to outline policies

Fianna Fáil’s party leader is more interested in wagging the finger than in offering his party’s vision or solutions for the country, a Fine Gael Minister has said.

15th October 2017

FF motion not to go into Government with Sinn Féin is a face saving exercise - Heydon

Fianna Fáil’s motion that they will not enter coalition with Sinn Féin is a face saving exercise, Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has said.

14th October 2017

€8.8 million National Food Innovation Hub will help our agri-food sector deal with Brexit challenge - David Stanton

Cork East Fine Gael TD, and Minister of State at the Department of Justice, David Stanton, has welcomed today's funding announcement by An Taoiseach and Minister Michael Creed, of €8.8 million for the development of the National Food Innovation Hub.   The Hub will be located at Teagasc's Moorepark facility outside Fermoy.

13th October 2017

Funds no barrier to M20 motorway – O’Donnell

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced that the M20 Limerick to Cork motorway is to be included in the 10 Year Capital Plan.

13th October 2017

An Tánaiste conferred with prestigious James Joyce Award and Honorary Fellowship of the Literary and Historical Society of UCD

An Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Frances Fitzgerald TD, has been conferred with the prestigious James Joyce Award and Honorary Fellowship of the Literary and Historical Society (L&H) of University College Dublin.

13th October 2017

Conway welcomes new third level education bursary for students with sight loss

A new bursary programme for third level students who are blind or vision impaired was launched today, a Fine Gael Senator said. Senator Martin Conway said: “Young people who are blind or vision impaired have the same dreams as everyone else. But they face greater challenges in making them a reality.

11th October 2017

Adams proves yet again he has no head for figures - Burke

Gerry Adams' contradictory statements on health spending prove yet again he has no head for figures, a Fine Gael TD has said.

11th October 2017