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Richmond calls for a day to recognise immigrant communities

Speaking in the Seanad today (Tuesday) Fine Gael Senator, Neale Richmond, has proposed the establishment of a specific day to celebrate Ireland’s immigrant communities.

New pilot evening bus service to combat rural isolation – Heydon

A proposal to run new evening bus services across 50 different routes in 19 different counties around the country will help to combat rural isolation and connect communities, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Sweet snack tax could further combat obesity – Noone

Fine Gael Dublin Senator Catherine Noone, has called for the introduction of a sweet snack tax following the release of UK study showing such a measure could result in a greater overall reduction of sugar consumption than taxing soft drinks alone.

Statement by Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor on the passing of Monica Barnes

Statement by Frances Fitzgerald TD on the death of Monica Barnes

“I’m deeply shocked to hear of the death of Monica Barnes.

Leader of Fine Gael, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD expresses condolences on the death of Monica Barnes

The Leader of Fine Gael, An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD has today (Thursday) expressed condolences to the family of Monica Barnes on the news of her death.

Lazy Brexit criticisms from opposition offer no assistance to Ireland: Richmond

In a speech to the Seanad on Brexit, Fine Gael Senator and EU Affairs spokesman, Neale Richmond, has criticised opposition attempts to play domestic politics with Brexit.

Richmond welcomes progress on PE hall for St. Tiernan’s

Local Fine Gael Senator, Neale Richmond, has welcomed progress on the provision of a PE hall for St. Tiernan’s Community School in Dundrum.

O’Dowd officially opens 29-bed ward in Our Lady of Lourdes hospital

A 29-bed ward at Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Drogheda has been officially opened by Fine Gael TD, Fergus O’Dowd.

Factory of the future announced for County Louth -O'Dowd

Louth will see a jobs boost with 400 new positions to be created at a new factory of the future, a Fine Gael TD has said.