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Rise in number of planning permissions approved will relieve housing shortage – Doherty

“The number of planning permission applications approved has increased by 52% since this time last year. It will take some time for the effect of these approvals to filter through the housing sector but there is no doubt that this is good news”, says Regina Doherty, Fine Gael TD for Meath East.

22nd December 2014

EU Commission Ruling Helps Smart Phone Users Fight App Rip Off

Fine Gael Dublin MEP, Brian Hayes has today cautioned consumers to be aware of hidden charges when it comes to using apps on smarts phones.

20th December 2014

Proceeds of gambling should be shared among all sports - Keane

“The proceeds of gambling should be shared among all sports, not just the horse and greyhound industry”, says Fine Gael Dublin Senator, Cáit Keane.

19th December 2014

O’Mahony welcomes extension of RTÉ’s longwave service

“RTÉ’s longwave service is to be extended”, says John O’Mahony, Fine Gael TD for Mayo and Chair of the Oireachtas Transport and Communications Committee.

19th December 2014

How will we travel? Northsiders can help choose new transport projects – Hayes

Brian Hayes, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, is urging Northsiders to get involved in the public consultation on future transport projects for the north city.

19th December 2014

Young Fine Gael prioritises mental health – Doyle

In welcoming the launch this week by Young Fine Gael (YFG) of two policy documents on mental health, Fine Gael TD for Wicklow/ East Carlow, Andrew Doyle, has commended the organisation for bringing this issue to the fore.

18th December 2014

New school building projects for Meath in 2015 – Butler

Fine Gael TD for Meath West, Ray Butler said today that Meath will benefit from three new school building projects in 2015.

18th December 2014

New Companies Bill will cut red tape for Kildare business people - Heydon

Fine Gael Kildare South TD, Martin Heydon, has said that the new Companies Bill passed in the Houses of the Oireachtas this week will ease the burden of red tape for Kildare business people and simplify many existing company law requirements. The Bill which is the largest substantive piece of legislation in the history of the State has now been sent to the President for signing.

18th December 2014

Minister Bruton commends all involved in making 2014 a great year for jobs

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD today commended all involved in making 2014 a great year for jobs, with 27,600 extra people now at work compared to one year ago.

18th December 2014

Irresponsible FF votes against Bill to pay nurses, teachers and social welfare recipients - Buttimer

“Fianna Fáil is against everything but in favour of nothing, as their opportunistic vote against the Appropriation Bill in the Dáil today shows”, said Jerry Buttimer, Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central.

18th December 2014