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Minister Coffey opens National Lifeguard Training Centre in Tramore

Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey was delighted to open the new National Lifeguard Training Centre today (Monday) in Tramore, Co. Waterford. The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government sanctioned €200,000 for the development of this World Class Facility last year and Minister Coffey was happy to see this important facility opened in Tramore.

1st March 2015

Minister Coffey Announces €7.5 Million for Waterford in LEADER element of Rural Development Programme 2014-2020

Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey has announced that €7.5 million worth of funding has been allocated by his Department under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 for Waterford. Minister Coffey has said this will be a major boost for the rural recovery that is beginning to take hold around the country.

1st March 2015

Minister Coveney and Senator Coghlan to address Fine Gael LGBT Referendum information meeting in Portlaoise

The Fine Gael LGBT group will host a public information meeting about the forthcoming marriage equality Referendum at 8pm on Thursday 12th March in the Maldron Hotel in Portlaoise.

27th February 2015

Accountability in the Garda Síochána strengthened by new legislation - Conway

Fine Gael Senator for Clare and Seanad Spokesperson on Justice, Martin Conway, has said the passage of the Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014 through the Dáil and the Seanad provides a welcome opportunity for the reform of An Garda Síochána.

27th February 2015

Work should pay more than welfare - Byrne

Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, has welcomed the launch of the Government’s Low Pay Commission, saying that work should pay more than welfare.

26th February 2015

Victims of medical negligence must be compensated in good time - Burke

Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator, Colm Burke, outlined the importance of periodic payment orders (PPOs) in the context of medical negligence cases, for families who need financial support to care for their loved ones who have been victims of medical negligence. Senator Burke was speaking after he raised the issue in the Seanad on Wednesday.

26th February 2015

Speech by the Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny, T.D., at the opening of the Birth of a Nation Exhibitio

here is no better way to connect with the past than by seeing primary sources at first hand. Thus the hand-written letters in this exhibition, by Thomas Ashe, Padraig Pearse, Thomas Francis Meagher and others are unique and precious records of these great men.

26th February 2015

Prizewinners from #FGNC15

Many thanks to everyone who generously contributed to our recent National Conference Raffle. Your support is invaluable and truly appreciated.

26th February 2015

Murphy welcomes EU funding for rural broadband in North Cork

Dara Murphy TD, Minister for European Affairs, has welcomed the announcement of €800 million in funding EU Structural Funds for Ireland, following the formal signing in Brussels of Ireland’s operational programmes under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The funding will support the rollout of high-speed broadband in rural areas, including north Cork.

26th February 2015

Allegations that cross border crime is being ignored do not give credit to north/south relations - Coghlan

“Allegations that authorities on both sides of the border are turning a blind eye to fuel laundering and cigarette smuggling are simply untrue and do not give credit to the excellent relationship between police forces on both sides of the border”, says Paul Coghlan, Government Chief Whip in the Seanad.

26th February 2015