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New Drugs Minister could examine option of supervised injection centres- Byrne

“The newly appointed Minister for Drugs could examine the option of medically supervised injection centres”, says Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Central, Catherine Byrne.

23rd April 2015

Speech by Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD at the announcement of 200 new jobs at Zalando’s new software R&D centre

Today’s announcement concerns a significant R&D activity in Dublin, to explore fundamental aspects of consumer behaviour and their relationship with online shopping, and we are delighted that you have chosen to come to Ireland to carry it out.

22nd April 2015

Tomorrow's EU council meeting a test for European solidarity

Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, Brian Hayes has today (Wednesday) said that tomorrow's EU Council Meeting is a test for European solidarity. Europe must speak and act as one in the face of the humanitarian disaster in the Mediterranean. The Fine Gael MEP made his comments as European leaders are due to arrive in Brussels for emergency talks on the crisis.

22nd April 2015

Voluntary housing agencies should consider the new tenant purchase scheme - Deering

Fine Gael Carlow/ Kilkenny TD, Pat Deering, has said the new tenant purchase scheme which is soon to come on stream, will be good for communities and that voluntary housing agencies should consider getting involved. Deputy Deering was speaking after the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Alan Kelly, confirmed to him that the new scheme will be introduced in the second quarter of 2015.

22nd April 2015

Speech by Minister Paschal Donohoe at Dublin Devils’ Tenth Anniversary Gala

Firstly, I want to thank you all for the invitation and congratulate your current Chairman, Bill O’Rourke, your founding Chairman, Mark O’Donovan and all the team, past and present, on reaching your tenth anniversary.

20th April 2015

FF cannot hide their record on small business behind panicked policy scramble – Collins

“Fianna Fáil’s belated attempt to support small business rings hollow considering their economic crash decimated Ireland’s small business sector,” according to Aine Collins, Fine Gael TD for Cork North West. Deputy Collins was referring to Fianna Fáil’s intention to raise these matters during Private Members Business in the Dáil this week.

20th April 2015

Naas to benefit from huge numbers expected at Punchestown Festival - Lawlor

“Naas is set to benefit from the huge numbers of people expected to visit the Punchestown festival at the end of the month”, is according to Anthony Lawlor, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North.

16th April 2015

Fianna Fáil misleading commuters in relation to bus service - Daly

“Fianna Fáil are completely misguided in their attempts to block the opening up of 10% of bus routes to competition and they are misleading the public,” says Jim Daly Fine Gael TD for Cork South West.

15th April 2015

O’Donnell encourages business people to attend Action Plan for Jobs forum in Limerick

Fine Gael Limerick TD, Kieran O’Donnell has encouraged business people and all interested parties to attend the Stakeholder Forum for the Action Plan for Jobs the Mid-West Region , tomorrow (Thursday) at 9am in the Strand Hotel Limerick.

15th April 2015

Recognising Schengen short stay visas could result in 200,000 more tourists in Ireland each year - Hayes

Fine Gael Dublin MEP, Brian Hayes has today (Sunday) urged the Government to recognise Schengen short stay visas as a means of boosting our tourism numbers. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Schengen Agreement which was established to allow people move freely between participating countries.

12th April 2015

Minister Coffey Commences Review of Building Control Regulations

Mr. Paudie Coffey, T.D., Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, has announced a review of the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 9 of 2014).

8th April 2015

€74m initiative implemented to tackle delayed discharges - Buttimer

Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Health Committee, Jerry Buttimer, has welcomed the confirmation by the HSE that a €74m initiative is now being implemented to tackle delayed discharges and Emergency Department overcrowding.

2nd April 2015