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Review of National Spatial Strategy needed to put rural Ireland back on the map - Deering

Fine Gael Carlow TD, Pat Deering, has today (Thursday) stated that a review of the National Spatial Strategy (NSS) is needed, and will help to ensure increased prioritisation of rural issues at Government level.

7th August 2014

HSE confirms that vital preschool support scheme for children with disabilities will continue - Butler

Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has today (Tuesday) said he is relieved to have received confirmation from the Health Service Executive (HSE) that the preschool assistance subsidy, which supports children with disabilities, is being protected.

5th August 2014

Minister Flanagan attends emergency meeting of European Union Foreign Ministers

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, TD, today attended an extraordinary meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels called to discuss the situations in Iraq, Gaza, Ukraine and Libya.

5th August 2014

Stricter criteria to be applied to loan book sales by NAMA - Creed

Fine Gael TD for Cork North West, Michael Creed, has called for a review of how developer loan books are sold by NAMA, giving consideration to future development plans and what is in the public’s best interest.

5th August 2014

Feighan calls on Minister to concentrate on job creation in Carrick-on-Shannon following MBNA closure

Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/Galway, Frank Feighan, has today (Thursday) called on the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, to consult with Enterprise Ireland and other stakeholders following the closure of the MBNA call centre in Carrick-on-Shannon.

4th August 2014

Lack of students choosing languages will impact foreign competitiveness –D’Arcy

Fine Gael Louth Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Education, Jim D’Arcy, has today (Wednesday), called on students choosing subjects for the Leaving Certificate to consider languages.

4th August 2014

Long overdue NRH upgrade will hugely benefit service users – Mitchell O’Connor

Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’ Connor, having recently met with the design team of the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) in Dun Laoghaire, has today (Wednesday), reiterated her strong support for a prompt upgrade and urges people to engage in the design process.

4th August 2014

Minister Bruton welcomes 7% increase in exports

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mr Richard Bruton TD, today (Thursday) welcomed the latest trade figures published by the Central Statistics Office, which show that in the last two months seasonally adjusted exports have been particularly strong.

4th August 2014

Tourists being “fleeced” when paying by card abroad - Noone

Fine Gael Senator for Dublin Catherine Noone, has today (Thursday) condemned the fleecing of tourists when making card transactions in foreign currencies, via a little-known practice called Dynamic Currency Conversion.

4th August 2014

Bonus points would boost higher level Physics, Applied Maths and Chemistry – O’Donovan

Fine Gael TD for Limerick, Patrick O’Donovan, has today (Wednesday), called for bonus points to be introduced for Physics, Chemistry and Applied Maths based on the success of the bonus points for maths.

3rd August 2014

Government announces funding to meet immediate life-saving needs in Northern Iraq

The Government today announced funding of €500,000 in emergency response to the devastating conflict and unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Iraq, with a focus on minority groups and vulnerable women and children.

3rd August 2014

Now is the time for young people to consider careers in construction - Burke

Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator, Colm Burke, has advised that as young people make career choices, college construction courses and construction-related apprenticeships deserve careful consideration.

3rd August 2014