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Coveney hosts high profile new york launch for irish beef in the us

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney T.D. last night hosted a prestigious launch event in New York to officially mark the re-entry of Irish beef to the US market.

10th February 2015

Council report on Glenalbyn site contradicted by Dept of Education figures - Mitchell

Speaking about the report of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council which raises doubts about the suitability of the Glenalbyn site for a swimming pool, Olivia Mitchell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown said, “the priority was first to establish the extent of demand for a pool.”

10th February 2015

15th year of Marlay Park concerts planned - Hayes

Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, Brian Hayes, has welcomed plans announced by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and promoters MCD for concerts this summer in Marlay Park, Rathfarnham.

10th February 2015

Mitchell welcomes new primary school for Goatstown/Stillorgan area

Olivia Mitchell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, said the Government announcement of a new primary school for the Goatstown/ Stillorgan area is welcome news for parents.

9th February 2015

81 new jobs at Lakeland and 180 construction jobs shows recovery is spreading – O’Reilly

Fine Gael TD for Cavan/Monaghan, Joe O’Reilly said today (Monday) that a €36 million investment by Lakeland Dairies in its Bailieboro plant that will create 81 new jobs and up to 180 construction jobs demonstrates the recovery is spreading across Ireland.

9th February 2015

47.5% increase in goods vehicles sold indicates business is on the up - Griffin

“The latest CSO figures show that the number of new goods vehicles licensed in January 2015 was up by 47.5% from January 2014. New businesses are investing in vehicles and existing businesses are showing confidence by upgrading. This is a very good indicator of the strength of the economy”, says Brendan Griffin.

9th February 2015

€300 million investment in social housing is important step towards tackling housing issue – Byrne

“A €300 million investment fund from the Housing Finance Agency and the European Investment Bank will be used to provide 2,000 social housing units over the next three years. Housing of this kind is badly needed throughout Dublin, but particularly in the south inner city”, says Catherine Byrne, Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Central.

9th February 2015

MINISTERS KELLY & COFFEY ANNOUNCE €300M HOUSING INVESTMENT PROGRAMME WITH EIB & HFA

Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government, Alan Kelly & Minister of State for Housing, Paudie Coffey, have today (18 February, 2015) welcomed a new €300m fund for investment in social housing.

8th February 2015

Up to 25% of Emergency Department visit charges left unpaid – Burke

Fine Gael Senator for Cork North Central and the Party’s Seanad spokesperson on Health, has criticised figures from the HSE which confirm that as much as 25% of Emergency Department visits charges have been left unpaid and uncollected.

8th 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.

8th February 2015