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Speech by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland

Following many difficult years for the Irish people the economy is now moving further into recovery.

19th February 2015

New office for rare diseases being established - Burke

Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator, Colm Burke, has welcomed the news that a National Office for Rare Disease is currently being established in the HSE.

19th February 2015

Fianna Fáil criticises Govt decision to maintain Defence Force numbers - Heydon

Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon, would like Fianna Fáil to confirm what it believes is an acceptable level of staffing for the Irish Defence Forces. Deputy Heydon was responding to criticism by Fianna Fáil’s Justice Spokesperson, Niall Collins of the Government’s decision to maintain Defence Force numbers at 9,500.

19th February 2015

Public consultation on potential of tax measures to develop zoned land - Coghlan

“The Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, has launched a public consultation on the potential of tax measures to encourage the development of zoned and serviced land. I would encourage the public to get involved and to contribute to this process”, says Paul Coghlan, Kerry Senator and Government Chief Whip in the Seanad.

18th February 2015

Option of lower speed limits in housing estates will help to keep children safe- Butler

Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has welcomed new legislation to lower speed limit in residential areas, saying that it will help to keep children safe.

18th February 2015

New policies for small schools to benefit Offaly pupils- Corcoran Kennedy

“Two new policies to support the sustainability of small schools announced by the Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O'Sullivan, will mean that St Kieran’s National School in Clareen will remain a three teacher school and Naomh Brogain, Brackna will remain a four teacher school”, says Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, Fine Gael TD for Laois/Offaly.

18th February 2015

Maynooth University meeting today’s and tomorrow’s skill requirements in the workplace - Durkan

“Today marks a significant milestone in the development of Maynooth University as a highly modern, competitive and progressive university”, says Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Bernard Durkan. Deputy Durkan was speaking after the announcement of a €150 million development plan for Maynooth University.

18th February 2015

Ireland to benefit from EU funding projects worth €319 million - Hayes

Brian Hayes MEP for Dublin has today (Wednesday) welcomed the announcement of two major EU funding projects worth €319 million which will be spent on cross-border cooperation with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

18th February 2015

EIB's €300 million Social Housing programme big boost for Dublin - Hayes

Brian Hayes MEP for Dublin today welcomed a €300 million programme for Social Housing in Ireland part-financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB), saying that this could be important in tackling the serious shortage of supply of housing in Dublin.

18th February 2015

Changes to small schools policies a relief for rural communities – Deenihan

“The Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O'Sullivan has announced the introduction of two new policies which will support the sustainability of small schools. This will come as very welcome news to many small schools throughout County Kerry”, says Jimmy Deenihan, Minister of State with responsibility for the Diaspora and Fine Gael TD for Kerry.

18th February 2015