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Many soldiers to get up to four years extension to their service after decision made on 21 year rule - McFadden

Fine Gael Longford/Westmeath TD, Gabrielle McFadden, has welcomed the news that many soldiers will benefit from a four year extension to their service, thanks to a recommendation in the report of a third party adjudicator in relation to a mandatory rule forcing the retirement of hundreds of soldiers after 21 years of service.

11th March 2015

Minister for European Affairs, Dara Murphy, welcomes jobs security for Pfizer workers

Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central, and Minister for European Affairs, Dara Murphy, has welcomed Pfizer’s decision to reverse planned jobs cuts at its Little Island facility, describing it as very positive news and a welcome development, which will provide job security into the future for the 160 workers and their families. It also represents a vote of confidence in the workers and the plant's productivity, and sends a very positive message to other prospective multinationals, looking to invest in Ireland. OECD and EU statistics show that the Irish economy has been dramatically improving, with Ireland standing out among its European partners, with the highest economic growth rate in the EU (2014).

11th March 2015

Govt introduces emergency legislation following Court of Appeal judgment

The Government is introducing emergency legislation following a decision today by the Court of Appeal regarding a challenge to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977.

10th March 2015

New EU rules on credit card charges will save retailers and consumers billions every year - Hayes

Brian Hayes, MEP for Dublin, today (Tuesday), welcomed the European Parliament's approval of a Regulation that will cap credit and debit card charges and will lead to huge savings for retailers and consumers.

10th March 2015

“Securing the Recovery” - 4th Government Annual Report

Yesterday marked four years since this Government took office.

10th March 2015

Adams admits his policies will threaten Irish jobs – Doherty

“Gerry Adams has admitted his own policies will threaten Irish jobs", says Regina Doherty, Fine Gael TD for Meath East.

8th March 2015

Sinn Féin’s nonsensical tax policies would cost jobs and destroy this country – Harris

“Sinn Féin’s nonsensical tax policies would cost jobs and destroy this country,” says Simon Harris, Fine Gael TD for Wicklow/ East Carlow and Minister of State at the Department of Finance.

8th March 2015

Sinn Féin’s American paymasters are right to be wary – they would wreck the recovery and deter investment – Murphy

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South, Eoghan Murphy, has said that the misgivings raised by Sinn Féin’s American business benefactors about its high tax policies is clear proof that Sinn Féin in Government would deter jobs and investment into Ireland.

6th March 2015

3,073 less on live register since February 2013- O'Dowd

Fine Gael TD for Louth, Fergus O’Dowd, has welcomed the decrease in the number of people on the live register, both nationally and locally.

5th March 2015

Burke welcomes ongoing discussions on inclusion of Fampyra as part of the Drug Payment Scheme- Burke

Fine Gael Senator for Cork North Central and the party’s Spokesperson for Health in the Seanad, has today welcomed ongoing discussion between the HSE’s Corporate Pharmaceutical Unit and the manufacturer of Fampridine (brand name Fampyra) about its inclusion on the Drug Payment Scheme. Senator Burke was speaking after he raised a Commencement Motion on the matter in the Seanad with Minister Kathleen Lynch.

5th March 2015

Time for mandatory introduction of “Traffic Light” calorie labels – Noone

Senator Catherine Noone has today called on the Government to consider making it mandatory to have food and drinks manufacturers display “traffic light” calorie labels. Her comments come after it was revealed that a major soft drinks manufacturer will be tailoring their products to include the “green, amber, red” system on all of their Irish beverages later this year.

5th March 2015

EBA decision not to run stress tests in 2015 is a big risk - Hayes

Brian Hayes MEP today (Wednesday) said that the European Banking Authority's decision not to run stress tests on banks is a big risk to the financial stability of the European banking system.

4th March 2015