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Statement from Fine Gael TD Tom Neville on County Limerick diving equipment used in Thailand cave rescue

Minister hails Limerick role in Thailand cave rescue

Fine Gael Minister Patrick O’Donovan has commended an east Limerick village for the role it played in the rescue of 12 boys and their football coach from underwater caves in Thailand.

Fianna Fáil should clarify if they want preparations for return of the border- O’Dowd

Fine Gael TD for Louth, Fergus O’Dowd, has called on Fianna Fáil to urgently clarify if the party is calling for plans to be drawn up for a return to a border on the island of Ireland.

Luas needs proper plan after chaotic scenes following Bublé concert - Richmond

Fine Gael Senator, Neale Richmond, has called on LUAS operator Transdev to put in place a proper plan for major events following chaotic scenes after the Michael Bublé concert in Croke Park.

Close Loopholes on Online Junk Food Marketing – Noone

Loopholes surrounding online marketing of junk food to youths should be closed, Dublin Senator Catherine Noone has said.

150 New Jobs for Sligo as Phibro announce major expansion into EU – McLoughlin

Fine Gael TD for Sligo - Leitrim and Assistant Government Whip, Tony McLoughlin, has announced that 150 new jobs are to be created in Sligo by Phibro Animal Health Corporation (PAHC).

Heritage Bill measures crucial for rural Ireland – Carey

The Heritage Bill contains several crucial measures for rural Ireland, the chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Rural Affairs and Community Development has said.

Burke’s legislation to help families of missing persons set to be law by the end of the year

Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator, Colm Burke, has outlined how his new legislation will aid the families of missing persons in overcoming the legal difficulties they currently face.

Tony McLoughlin TD to retire from politics at the end of 32nd Dáil

Fine Gael TD for Sligo – Leitrim and Assistant Fine Gael Whip Tony McLoughlin, has announced today (Thursday) that he will not be seeking re-election to Dáil Éireann at the next General Election.

Funding needed for drug to treat rare condition PKU - Noone

Today (Friday) Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has called on the HSE to provide funding for a drug which treats sufferers of the rare condition Phenylketonuria (PKU).