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Minister Fitzgerald welcomes Government approval for Marriage Equality Referendum in May

Frances Fitzgerald T.D., Minister for Justice and Equality, today welcomed the Government’s approval of her proposals to hold a referendum on Marriage Equality in May.

16th December 2014

Hope for people who are alcohol dependent - Burke

Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator, Colm Burke, has welcomed the news that a new drug, Selincro Nalmefene, is to be made available here to treat alcohol dependency.

16th December 2014

Decision on marriage equality in May - Buttimer

“We now have five months to plan for the marriage equality referendum and what will hopefully be a landmark day for social equality in this country”, says Fine Gael Cork South Central TD Jerry Buttimer. Deputy Buttimer was speaking after the announcement that the marriage equality referendum will take place next May.

16th December 2014

Coffey welcomes Failte Ireland’s Commitment to Waterford City for 2015

Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey has welcomed the news from Failte Ireland that it will be putting a major focus on the Viking Triangle in Waterford City next year as part of a new international product, that will brand the South-East of the Country as a heritage destination.

16th December 2014

Business Development Group to look for new opportunities for local post offices – Fitzpatrick

“A new Business Development Group (BDG) has been established to find new opportunities for local post offices which are at the centre of our communities” says Peter Fitzpatrick.

16th December 2014

Additional funding to promote Wild Atlantic Way is a boost for West Cork tourism - Harrington

Fine Gael Cork South West TD, Noel Harrington, has said that the provision of an additional €850,000 for Fáilte Ireland, much of which will be invested in developing the web presence of the Wild Atlantic Way (WAW), is great news for tourism in West Cork.

16th December 2014

€72,000 towards mental health services for the Irish community in New York - Neville

“Finding your feet in a new country can be extremely difficult. Emigrants can suffer from severe loneliness and depression, and it is important that the support they need is available” says Dan Neville, Fine Gael TD for Limerick and President of the Irish Association of Suicidology.

16th December 2014

Tax break for microbreweries is not small beer - Doyle

Fine Gael TD for Wicklow/ East Carlow, Andrew Doyle, has said that the tax break for microbreweries in Budget 2015 will encourage these small enterprises, which are now becoming both popular and profitable. Deputy Doyle was speaking after opening the Wicklow Brewery at Mickey Finns Pub in Redcross.

15th December 2014

Health Committee to focus on treatment of residents in residential care settings - Buttimer

Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central and Chairperson of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, Jerry Buttimer has confirmed that senior HSE officials will appear before the Committee to discuss the treatment of people with intellectually disabilities in care centres.

15th December 2014

Govt initiative to secure the future of Irish Post Offices - Harrington

Fine Gael Cork South West TD, Noel Harrington, has said that the setting up of a Government backed Business Development Group will secure the future of the Post Office network in Ireland.

15th December 2014