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Varadkar to overhaul Maritime Safety & Marine Emergency Response Services

Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar has announced an Action Plan to improve Maritime Safety and Marine Emergency Response Services, including an overhaul of operations within the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport.

25th July 2013

Streamlining of State support for small businesses will help them reach their full potential - Collins

Fine Gael Cork North West, Áine Collins, has welcomed the Government’s proposal to streamline the system of State support for micro and small businesses across the country.

25th July 2013

Security and cash held by Local Authorities must be released to complete unfinished housing estates

Cork County Council set to take charge of 300+ estates making outlook for residents in unfinished areas infinitely brighter

25th July 2013

"Rebuilding Sustainable Construction Jobs"

The Government today, 25 July 2013, welcomed the publication of the Forfás report on Ireland’s construction sector and announced a plan to improve the levels of activity and employment in the sector.

25th July 2013

Old Head Signal Tower could become significant tourist attraction

Minister of State, Brian Hayes TD, last week described the efforts of the Courcey’s Rural Development Committee as commendable and inspirational

25th July 2013

Harrington welcomes more efficient approach to maritime safety

Fine Gael Cork South West Deputy, Noel Harrington, has said the new approach to maritime safety announced today (Thursday) by the Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Leo Varadkar TD, will free-up frontline staff and allow them to focus on keeping our fishermen and recreational seafarers safe.

25th July 2013

Harrington welcomes more efficient approach to maritime safety

Fine Gael Cork South West Deputy, Noel Harrington, has said the new approach to maritime safety announced today (Thursday) by the Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Leo Varadkar TD, will free-up frontline staff and allow them to focus on keeping our fishermen and recreational seafarers safe.

25th July 2013

Factual position on Local Property Tax

None of the funds collected though the Local Property tax have gone towards our bailout debt nor will it be handed to bank bondholders. Any statement to the contrary is inaccurate.

25th July 2013

Streamlining of State support for small businesses will see them grow and prosper

Fine Gael Cork North West, Áine Collins, has welcomed the Government's proposal to streamline the system of State support for micro and small businesses across the country. "The decision to dissolve the existing County Enterprise Boards (CEBs) and to transfer their functions to Enterprise Ireland will make access to State support much easier for SME's and entrepreneurs. "Ease of access to supports is crucial in providing our indigenous businesses with the help they need and to encourage entrepreneurship. We know that 70% of new jobs created will come from new businesses, so having a one-stop- shop facility for businesses to go to will help speed up the process greatly and ensure that there's a consistency in service

24th July 2013

Government Approves Publication of the Legislation to Reform the National Micro and Small Business Support Infrastructure

Legislation marks delivery of next step in Government plan to deliver world-class supports under oversight of Enterprise Ireland.

24th July 2013