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Minister Mitchell O’Connor awards 40 students from under-represented groups 1916 Bursary Awards

Commitment to rent transparency welcome- Rock

Fine Gael TD for Dublin North West, Noel Rock, has welcomed the Government’s commitment to rent transparency.

McHugh secures Government commitment for 1916 Commemorative Medals for all Fire Service personnel

I am delighted to be able to announce this honour to mark the vital contribution by so many selfless firefighters and crews and everything they do on a daily basis to save and protect life and shape our country. The nation’s fire services were not formally recognised with the 1916 Commemorative Medals during the centenary. That oversight will now be put right.

European investment in rural broadband is a positive step - Mulherin

The European Investment Bank announcement of funding for the National Broadband Plan will help the roll out of broadband across Mayo, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Folic Acid an obvious solution to Neural Tube Defects – Noone

Dublin Senator Catherine Noone has called for the mandatory fortification of flour with Folic Acid.

New school is great news for Citywest - Brophy

The announcement of a new secondary school for the Citywest/Saggart area is great news for the community, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Decathlon to bring more investment and capacity to create 100 jobs in Ballymun– Rock

A French sportswear chain has reached agreement with Dublin City Council to buy a large site in Ballymun which has the potential generate up to 100 jobs, a Fine Gael TD has said.

McHugh Encourages Donegal Graduates with Early-Stage Start-Ups to Apply for €500,000 fund

I want entrepreneurial students and graduates to think hard about competing in this €500,000 fund. It will provide up to €50,000 in equity for up to 10 successful applicants. This incentive is designed to accelerate the growth of start-up companies that have the capability to succeed in global markets.

€200 million in funding is a major boost to the Irish Film Industry - Neville

Over €200 million in new funding will be a major boost to the Irish Film Industry over the next decade, Limerick TD, Tom Neville has said.

Scouting Ireland report is deeply concerning – Farrell

Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs, Alan Farrell has said Scouting Ireland must answer questions on the reported mishandling in a case of alleged rape, particularly given the organisation is in receipt of State funding.