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FURTHER GOOD NEWS FOR BEEF SECTOR AS CHINESE BAN ON IRISH BEEF IS LIFTED

Following the recent launch of Irish beef in the US for the first time in more than 15 years, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, today welcomed the announcement by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D., that China has also lifted its ban on Irish beef.

20th February 2015

Minister Coveney Announces The Opening Of 2015 Basic Payment And Greening Online Application Facility

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, TD, today announced the opening this week of the on-line application facility for both the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and the Greening Payment Scheme.

20th February 2015

Speech by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny “Securing Rural Recovery”

Our job in Government is to secure the recovery for all the people of Ireland. We still have far too many families who have yet to feel the benefits of recovery, which means our job is far from done.

20th February 2015

Fianna Fáil criticises Govt decision to maintain Defence Force numbers - Heydon

Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon, would like Fianna Fáil to confirm what it believes is an acceptable level of staffing for the Irish Defence Forces. Deputy Heydon was responding to criticism by Fianna Fáil’s Justice Spokesperson, Niall Collins of the Government’s decision to maintain Defence Force numbers at 9,500.

19th February 2015

New office for rare diseases being established - Burke

Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator, Colm Burke, has welcomed the news that a National Office for Rare Disease is currently being established in the HSE.

19th February 2015

Speech by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland

Following many difficult years for the Irish people the economy is now moving further into recovery.

19th February 2015

90 new nursing posts for Mullingar Hospital long overdue - McFadden

Fine Gael TD for Longford/ Westmeath, Gabrielle McFadden, has said the 90 new nursing staff to be recruited at Mullingar Hospital is a hugely significant development following ongoing concerns about overcrowding and staff shortages at the hospital.

18th February 2015

EIB's €300 million Social Housing programme big boost for Dublin - Hayes

Brian Hayes MEP for Dublin today welcomed a €300 million programme for Social Housing in Ireland part-financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB), saying that this could be important in tackling the serious shortage of supply of housing in Dublin.

18th February 2015

Ireland to benefit from EU funding projects worth €319 million - Hayes

Brian Hayes MEP for Dublin has today (Wednesday) welcomed the announcement of two major EU funding projects worth €319 million which will be spent on cross-border cooperation with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

18th February 2015

Maynooth University meeting today’s and tomorrow’s skill requirements in the workplace - Durkan

“Today marks a significant milestone in the development of Maynooth University as a highly modern, competitive and progressive university”, says Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Bernard Durkan. Deputy Durkan was speaking after the announcement of a €150 million development plan for Maynooth University.

18th February 2015

Public consultation on potential of tax measures to develop zoned land - Coghlan

“The Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, has launched a public consultation on the potential of tax measures to encourage the development of zoned and serviced land. I would encourage the public to get involved and to contribute to this process”, says Paul Coghlan, Kerry Senator and Government Chief Whip in the Seanad.

18th February 2015

Cross-departmental approach needed to improve standards in the childcare sector - Keane

Fine Gael Senator for Dublin South-West, Cáit Keane, has urged the Minister for Education & Skills, Jan O’Sullivan, and the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, James Reilly TD, to introduce a strong cross departmental approach in order to improve standards in the childcare sector. The Senator made her comments while speaking at the Association of Childhood Professionals' rally outside Leinster House gates today (Tuesday).

17th February 2015