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Statement by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D.

FF is wrong on the Children First Bill – Doherty

Fine Gael Meath East TD and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, Regina Doherty, has today (Tuesday) criticised Fianna Fáil’s response to the publication of the Children First Bill, adding that the Party is wrong when it claims that no sanctions are in place for those who fail to report children at risk.

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny launches “Energising Ireland’s Rural Economy” the report of the Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (CEDRA)

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD will today (14 April, 2014) launch “Energising Ireland’s Rural Economy” the report of the Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (CEDRA).

Minister Bruton and IDA Ireland welcome Airbnb announcement of 100 additional roles in Dublin

Airbnb, the world’s leading community-driven hospitality company, today [Friday] announced plans to significantly increase its presence in Ireland with the creation of 100 additional new roles, doubling its current workforce to 200 employees by year end. Positions currently recruiting for are in its customer experience and hospitality teams based in Ringsend, Dublin.

O’Donnell welcomes creation of 270 new manufacturing jobs at Ethicon in Limerick

Fine Gael Limerick TD, Kieran O’Donnell, has welcomed the announcement that 270 new high-end jobs are to be created at Ethicon Biosurgery in the National Technological Park in Limerick as a result of an €80 million investment by the company.

Varadkar opens €40M Enfield - Edenderry road improvement scheme

Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar TD has officially opened the R402 Enfield Edenderry Road Improvement Scheme, which includes 11km of single carriageway.

Yet another jobs boost for Dublin Docks with Airbnb expansion – Noone

Fine Gael Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has today (Friday) welcomed the announcement from Airbnb that it is expanding its presence in Dublin with the creation of 100 new jobs, adding that it is further proof that the Dublin Docks have developed a superb international reputation for being an ideal location for high growth and tech firms.

Byrne strongly condemns Ballyfermot shooting

Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne has strongly condemned the shooting which took place in Ballyfermot yesterday evening.

Daly welcomes €364,000 in funding for restoration of the Signal Tower at the Old Head of Kinsale

Fine Gael Cork South West TD, Jim Daly, has today (Thursday) welcomed the announcement that €364,000 in funding has been approved for the restoration of the Signal Towner at the Old Head of Kinsale, as part of the on-going development of the Wild Atlantic Way. The funding has been announced by the Minister of State for Tourism & Sport, Michael Ring TD.

Doherty raises concerns about future of Climber Hall with the HSE

Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, has today (Thursday) said that she has held discussions with the Health Service Executive (HSE) about the future of Climber Hall in Kells.

Goodbye roaming charges! – Noone

Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson on European Affairs, Senator Catherine Noone, has today (Thursday) welcomed a European Parliament vote to eliminate roaming charges in the EU.

Keane calls for development of national framework on delivery of child community services

Fine Gael Senator for Dublin South-West, Cáit Keane, has today (Thursday) called for a national framework to be developed to ensure information is being shared effectively between agencies providing child community services.