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Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience records one millionth visitor in 2015 - Conway

Fine Gael Senator for Clare, Martin Conway has congratulated management and staff at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience on recording their one millionth visitor in a calendar year at the world famous attraction this morning.

14th September 2015

Quality of Irish produce clear as food exports up €193m in 2015 – Corcoran Kennedy

“The latest CSO figures show that Irish food exports have increased by €193 million compared to the same time last year, indicating the quality of our produce and of the rural communities driving this growth”, says Fine Gael TD for Laois/Offaly, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy.

14th September 2015

GDP growth is based on sustainable job creation - unlike in the past - Doyle

The significant growth in GDP provides clear evidence that the jobs based recovery is working, according to Fine Gael TD for Wicklow/East Carlow, Andrew Doyle.

11th September 2015

ECB engagement with ECON Committee an absolute minimum - Hayes

Fine Gael MEP, Brian Hayes said that he notes the ECB's upcoming engagement with the European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on the Irish banking crisis and says this is an absolute minimum from the ECB.

10th September 2015

Ireland to accept up to 4,000 persons under Relocation and Resettlement programmes- Fitzgerald

Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Justice & Equality has today announced that The Government has agreed that Ireland will accept up to 4,000 persons overall under Resettlement & Relocation Programmes.

10th September 2015

Consider importance of offering support on World Suicide Prevention Day - Neville

Fine Gael Party Chairman and co-founder of the Irish Suicidology Association, Dan Neville, highlighted the importance of offering support in the fight against suicide ahead of World Suicide Prevention day tomorrow (Thursday).

9th September 2015

MEP Hayes welcomes European Commissions' proposal on refugee crisis

Speaking in Strasbourg, Fine Gael MEP, Brian Hayes has today (Wednesday) welcomed European Commission President, Jean Claude Juncker's plan to deal with the refugee crisis. Mr Hayes made his comments following President Juncker’s' address to the European Parliament this morning.

9th September 2015

MEP Hayes welcomes European Commissions' proposal on refugee crisis

Speaking in Strasbourg, Fine Gael MEP, Brian Hayes has today (Wednesday) welcomed European Commission President, Jean Claude Juncker's plan to deal with the refugee crisis. Mr Hayes made his comments following President Juncker’s' address to the European Parliament this morning.

9th September 2015

Government launches South East Action Plan for Jobs, part of €250million regional jobs strategy

The Government today launched the South East Action Plan for Jobs, aimed at delivering 10-15% employment growth in the region over the coming years.

7th September 2015

Sinn Fein U-turn on water charges

Sinn Fein looks set for a major U-turn on its opposition to water charges this week...

7th September 2015

Children’s sugar intake is three times too high – time for urgent measures – Noone

Dublin Senator Catherine Noone, has called for anti-sugar consumption measures to be implemented here as a matter of priority. The call follows a new UK study revealing that children under 11 may be consuming three times too much sweet food and drink.

7th September 2015

Hayes calls for an end to misleading prices in car rental industry

Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, Brian Hayes, has asked the European Commission to introduce legislation that would require car rental companies to display prices of car rental in a clear and transparent manner.

6th September 2015