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Taoiseach congratulates Irish Rugby Team on 6 Nations Triumph

The Taoiseach has today congratulated the Irish Rugby Team and their talisman Brian O'Driscoll on their outstanding courage and skill in winning this year's 6 Nations Championship.

5th March 2014

Coghlan commends Govt on progress made since coming to Office

Fine Gael Kerry Senator and Seanad Chief Whip, Paul Coghlan, has today (Tuesday) commended the Government on the progress it has made since taking Office three years ago. Speaking during Order of Business in the Seanad, Senator Coghlan paid particular tribute to the Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan TD, and his role in bringing about our economic recovery.

4th March 2014

Dáil reform must move up the national agenda – Flanagan

Fine Gael Chairman and Laois/Offaly TD, Charlie Flanagan, has this evening (Tuesday) said that the Government must push ahead with its programme of political reform. Deputy Flanagan was speaking during a Dáil debate on Government priorities for the year ahead.

4th March 2014

Government publishes plan to fill 44,500 jobs in ICT sector over years to 2018

Government, Education and Industry working together to make Ireland the most attractive location in the world for ICT talent Ministers Quinn and Bruton launch the ICT Skills Action Plan The Government today (Friday) published its plan to fill 44,500 jobs for ICT professionals over the years to 2018.

4th March 2014

Minister Donohoe travels to Belgium for St. Patrick’s Day

Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe, will travel to Belgium on Sunday morning to promote trade, tourism and investment links between Ireland and Belgium as part of the Government’s St. Patrick’s Day programme.

4th March 2014

Minister Fitzgerald lays wreath at Memorial to Irish who died in Korean War

Frances Fitzgerald T.D. Minister of Children and Youth Affairs visited Seoul, South Korea, from 12-15 March 2014 to mark St. Patrick’s Day.

4th March 2014

Mitchell O’Connor backs NWCI’s campaign for a female friendly parliament

Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Tuesday) given her support to the National Women’s Council of Ireland’s (NWCI) campaign for a female friendly parliament. The campaign includes a number of proposals which could encourage more women to view politics as a viable career option.

4th March 2014

Speech by the Taoiseach Mr Enda Kenny T.D., Programme for Government Annual Report

Three years ago, the Tánaiste and I formed a Government of Fine Gael and Labour with one overriding objective: to get Ireland working again.

4th March 2014

Steady progress being made on Section 38 compliance – Harris

Fine Gael Wicklow TD and member of the Public Accounts Committee, Simon Harris, has today (Tuesday) said that steady progress is being made on ensuring that all Section 38 organisations are in compliance with public pay policy. Deputy Harris was speaking after he received an update on the matter from the Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly TD.

4th March 2014

Coffey calls for rebalancing of EU Regional Aid to increase assistance for South East

Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has today (Thursday) raised the issue of EU Regional Aid in the Dáil and called on the Government to ensure that it is rebalanced to give more assistance to the South East.

3rd March 2014

Collectives give consumers better bargaining power – Noone

Fine Gael Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has today (Monday) said the success of the Big Energy Switch proves that by acting as a collective, consumers can greatly improve their bargaining power. More than 22,000 people have already joined the initiative, which aims to empower consumers to reduce energy prices.

3rd March 2014

Harris welcomes new rules to protect holidaymakers approved by EU Parliament

Fine Gael Wicklow TD and Candidate for Ireland South, Simon Harris, has today (Thursday) welcomed new rules to protect holidaymakers approved this week by the European Parliament, adding that the move is a perfect example of how the European Parliament can have a real impact on all of our lives.

3rd March 2014