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Ministers Donohoe & Ring announce €100m additional investment in Transport, Tourism & Sport

Government intent on closing the gap between what is available and what is needed to deliver appropriate infrastructure and services for our people

Time for real poster restrictions - Noone

Senator Catherine Noone has called for poster restrictions of 400 per candidate, per constituency, to be imposed ahead of the next General Election.

Air ambulance at Custume Barracks to be placed on a permanent footing - McFadden

Fine Gael Longford Westmeath TD, Gabrielle McFadden, has welcomed the confirmation today by the Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, and the Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar, that the air ambulance service is to be established on a permanent basis.

Another new party highlights ineffectiveness of Independents – O’Donovan

“The formation of a new party of Independents shows clearly that Independents on their own are ineffective, and that structure, support and certainty are needed to get things done”, says Fine Gael TD for Limerick, Patrick O’Donovan.

120% increase in number of goods vehicles registered in first 6 months compared to 2013 – Griffin

Fine Gael TD for Kerry, Brendan Griffin has said that an increase of 120% in the number of goods vehicles registered in the first six months of this year compared to the same period in 2013 is an indication of the improving economy and the potential for further growth.

European Commission move on milk price intervention welcome but more can be done - Heydon

Eircode will benefit Tipperary people and businesses- Hayes

Fine Gael TD for Tipperary, Tom Hayes, has said that introduction of Eircode to replace traditional postal addresses will be of benefit to Tipperary people and businesses.

Government pressure on Brussels over milk prices - Collins

Fine Gael Cork North West TD, Áine Collins, has welcomed the extension of the milk price intervention deadline, a move that will be welcomed by Cork dairy farmers, but Deputy Collins says that more can be done on prices paid and volumes eligible.

Perry confirms Cabinet meeting to take place in Lissadell House

Fine Gael TD for Sligo, John Perry, has confirmed that a Cabinet meeting will take place in Lissadell House next week.

Long term mortgage arrears decrease for the first time since the crisis began - Heydon

Murphy now turning on Syriza to promote his own policies at home – O’Donovan

“Paul Murphy’s trips to Athens and his vociferous support for Syriza were only ever about self-promotion and pushing his own agenda at home. His criticism of Syriza today makes that very evident”, says Patrick O’Donovan, Fine Gael TD for Limerick.

Taoiseach to meet with Prime Minister Renzi during visit to Italy

The Taoiseach will have a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi in Rome on July 10th where they will discuss relations between Ireland and Italy