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Time to implement an all-Dublin ‘No Fry Zone’ – Noone

Dublin Senator and Fine Gael candidate for Dublin West, Catherine Noone, has called on the four Dublin Councils to adopt a ‘no fry zone’ of 500m around schools and playgrounds.

11th November 2015

Clune calls for the introduction of new speed technology to be used in our cars

Fine Gael Ireland South MEP and member of the EU transport committee, Deirdre Clune, has backed calls for the use of Intelligent Speed Assistance technology to be made standard in new cars on the back of a Irish road safety report that revealed that one in five drivers sees breaking 100km/h speed limits as acceptable.

10th November 2015

Good value pledge needed for Dublin hotels – Noone

Dublin Senator and Fine Gael candidate for Dublin West, Catherine Noone, has called on Dublin hotels to come together and sign a pledge that commits them to providing good value for money. This would be particularly relevant when it comes to major events, such as matches and concerts.

10th November 2015

Address by An Taoiseach to the Confederation of British Industry Annual Conference

We are restoring the public finances, rebuilding our broken banking system and creating the environment to grow jobs. We are now budgeting for growth.

9th November 2015

Dáil Question on Sale of AIB Shares

To ask the Minister for Finance if the proceeds from the sale of shares in Allied Irish Bankss can be better utilised for capital projects rather than to reduct the State’s debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

8th November 2015

Dáil Question on training courses for unemployed

To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of training courses available for unemployed persons who had been self-employed and now wish to upskill; her views that every opportunity should be provided to all persons wishing to upskill in order to re-enter the workforce; if there are plans to allow greater access to training courses to all unemployed persons, irrespective of their previous occupation; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

7th November 2015

Ireland signs Istanbul Convention on combating violence against women – Corcoran Kennedy

Fine Gael TD for Laois/Offaly, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, has said that Ireland’s signing of the Istanbul Convention reaffirms this Government’s commitment to implementing a zero tolerance attitude to violence against women.

5th November 2015

Minister Coffey calls on Bank of Ireland to reconsider €700 withdrawal limit

Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey has called on Bank of Ireland to reconsider its new customer policy of only allowing withdrawals of more than €700 with tellers. Minister Coffey said that this policy should be looked at again and a practical approach should be taken, in particular for rural & elderly customers where branches exist.

5th November 2015

Lower VAT rate on eBooks would encourage greater use of iPads

Anthony Lawlor, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, is again urging EU officials to abolish the 23% VAT service rate on eBooks in order to encourage greater use of iPads and electronic devices in school.

5th November 2015

Bank of Ireland slamming the door on many of its customers - O'Donnell

Fine Gael TD for Limerick City, Kieran O'Donnell, has strongly criticised Bank of Ireland for restrictions it is imposing on over-the-counter lodgements and withdrawals. The bank has announced that it will no longer handle cash withdrawals of less than €700 and lodgements of less than €3,000.

4th November 2015

Coghlan expresses concern about mortgages controlled by debt investors or vulture funds

Speaking in the Seanad today (Wednesday), Fine Gael Senator for Kerry and Government Chief Whip, Paul Coghlan expressed his concern about mortgages controlled by vulture funds and debt investors.

4th November 2015

European Parliament introduces new rules to protect 120 million EU citizens every year – Hayes

Fine Gael Dublin MEP Brian Hayes, has welcomed the passing of the Travel Package Directive. The European Parliament voted on the Directive today (Tuesday) in Strasbourg which will provide greater protection for up to 120 million EU citizens each year.

4th November 2015