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Statement by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD Publication of Interim Report of Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters relative to An Garda Siochána and other persons)

Yesterday I received the final draft of the Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation that focused on the events leading up to the retirement of then Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan in March of 2014, and on the handling of a letter of 10 March 2014 from the then Commissioner to the Department of Justice.

Statement by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD Publication of Interim Report of Commission of Investigation

Juncker's €315 billion plan could fund major projects for Ireland - Hayes

Fine Gael Dublin MEP, Brian Hayes, has today (Monday), highlighted the opportunities for Ireland from European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker's €315 billion investment plan for Europe. Mr Hayes said he will seek a meeting with the European Investment Bank to promote Ireland’s projects.

Lower taxes support work and strengthen the recovery – Harris

The Minister of State at the Department of Finance and Fine Gael TD for Wicklow, Simon Harris, said today (Monday) that lowering the tax burden on ordinary workers and families will strengthen the economic recovery that is taking hold.

Perry welcomes widening of student support services to asylum seekers

Fine Gael TD for Sligo, John Perry, has welcomed the announcement by the Department of Education that students in the asylum protection system will have access to student supports from September 2015.

New CSO figures emphatically debunk opposition efforts to downplay jobs based recovery - Doyle

The jobs, income and migration statistics issued today and yesterday by the Central Statistics Office serve to unequivocally refute the bogus opposition claims about the quality and location of the significant amount of jobs being created according to Fine Gael TD for Wicklow/East Carlow, Andrew Doyle.

Fine Gael will support growing numbers of self-employed – Collins

Fine Gael TD for Cork North West, Áine Collins said today (Wednesday) the growing numbers of self-employed people is encouraging and Fine Gael is committed to supporting further growth by standing up for the self- employed and small businesses.

Latest employment figures prove the move away from FF policies is working – Corcoran Kennedy

“Adding over 1,300 jobs per week to the economy proves that the Government’s plan, and the move away from the Fianna Fáil high tax, high spend policy, is working”, says Fine Gael TD for Laois/Offaly, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy.

Upgrading of Defence Forces welcome and necessary – Durkan

Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Bernard Durkan, has stated his strong support for proposals contained in the the Government’s new White Paper on Defence which was launched today (Wednesday) by the Minister for Defence, Mr. Simon Coveney T.D.

Airline records are essential in fight against terrorism - Hayes

Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, Brian Hayes, today called for new EU laws to be introduced that would oblige airlines to give police in EU countries the data of passengers in order to help fight terrorism. Passenger Name Record (PNR) data is information provided by passengers and collected by airlines during reservation and check-in procedures.

Statement by the Minister for Justice and Equality on PIRA - new Garda assessment sought

We should not forget the troubled history of this island, the countless lives lost, many at the brutal hands of the Provisional IRA.

Butler encourages people to visit Meath sites during National Heritage Week

Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has encouraged people to visit Meath heritage sites this week during National Heritage Week, with all OPW sites free to enter this Sunday (30th August).