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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

FG MEPs welcome positive vote on EU-US trade talks (TTIP)

The four Fine Gael MEPs have welcomed today's vote by the European Parliament in favour of the ongoing EU-US trade talks as an important political endorsement of the ongoing negotiating process.

Sinn Féin joins extreme anti-European parties to oppose EU-US trade deal - Doyle

“Sinn Féin have teamed up with the anti-European French National Front and UK Independence Party to oppose the latest stage of the EU – US trade deal (TTIP) which is aimed at increasing growth, jobs and investment in the European Union,” says Andrew Doyle, Fine Gael TD for Wicklow.

Paying for public transport in Dublin needs to be modernised - Hayes

Speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbourg today (Tuesday) Fine Gael Dublin MEP, Brian Hayes said that a contactless payment system for public transport in Dublin should be introduced. Mr Hayes made the comments following the passing of a report in the European Parliament calling for a European style "LEAP" card to be introduced.

Wallace slur on PAC members unacceptable – O’Donovan

Fine Gael TD for Limerick and Member of the Public Accounts Committee, Patrick O’Donovan says that Mick Wallace’s claim that PAC is comprised of “publicity chasing politicians” is unacceptable and a slur on its record..