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Minister Harris approves €5.4 million to help students with disabilities in higher education institutions

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today approved a number of initiatives aimed at supporting students with disabilities to access and engage with higher education.

22nd January 2021

Local authorities must look afresh at promoting the Repair and Leasing Scheme – Bruton

Local Authorities need to look afresh at promoting the Repair and Leasing Scheme, a Fine Gael TD has said.

21st January 2021

Cultural transformation needed to meet the rising demand for work-from-home roles – Currie

A cultural transformation is needed in the employment sector to meet the rising demand for work-from-home roles, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

21st January 2021

Burke - Please contact Community Call if you are in need

Peter Burke, Minister of State for Planning and Local Government has urged all those who need assistance with grocery shopping, prescriptions or general supplies, to call the Community Call number, which is 1800 805 816 in Westmeath and 1800 300 122 in Longford.

18th January 2021

Minister Humphreys and Fáilte Ireland announce €3.2 million in funding for outdoor recreational amenities

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today (Monday, January 16th ) announced almost €3.2 million in funding for 173 projects under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.

18th January 2021

Minister Colm Brophy launches Samaritans Freephone helpline for Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia

The Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Mr. Colm Brophy, T.D., today launched Samaritans Freephone helpline for the Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia.

18th January 2021

New one-stop shop for people who need to upskill or retrain, Minister Harris announces

The online portal – gov.ie/therightcourse - is a one stop shop for businesses, employees or unemployed persons and outlines the third level options available to them.

18th January 2021

HSE should consider widespread dispensing of Vitamin D supplements

The HSE should consider widespread dispensing of Vitamin D supplements to people free of charge, a Fine Gael TD has said.

17th January 2021

Maria Byrne nominated as Fine Gael candidate for Seanad bye-election

Fine Gael’s Executive Council has nominated Maria Byrne as the party’s candidate to contest the forthcoming Seanad Agricultural Panel bye-election.

17th January 2021

10% no show rate for driving tests must be addressed before level 5 exit – Richmond

Fines for repeat offenders should be considered to address the backlog of driving tests before they resume for the general public after Level 5, a Fine Gael TD has said.

17th January 2021