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Funding for new bridge at Millstreet completes Beara Breifne Way Project

Farrell encourages students to apply early for SUSI grants

Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell has called on Fingal students who will be attending college from September this year to apply early for their college grants through Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).

Coffey welcomes Sensible Planning Move on Septic Tank Remediation Measures

Fine Gael Waterford Deputy Paudie Coffey has welcomed news from the Minister of State at the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government Jan O Sullivan TD that where remediation works need to be carried out on Septic Tanks no planning permission will be necessary. Deputy Coffey has said this is a sensible move that will allay the fears of many people around the country and will put to bed the scaremongering that has gone on in recent months by opportunistic opposition politicians.

Coffey welcomes new consultant posts at Waterford Regional Hospital

Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has welcomed news that a number of consultant posts are currently being filled, with additional posts to be filled over the coming period at Waterford Regional Hospital (WRH). Deputy Coffey was informed of this by the Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly TD, and has said that these posts will help to reduce outpatient waiting lists at WRH in the short, medium and long term.

Potential for jobs and growth boost can help secure agreement to start EU-US Trade Talks – Minister Bruton

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton is encouraging his fellow EU Trade Ministers to seize the opportunity to boost EU jobs and growth by agreeing at tomorrow’s (Friday 14th June) EU Trade Council to allow the start of EU-US trade talks.

Speech by the Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny, T.D., at the EMC Jobs announcement

This morning is another fantastic day for Cork and the whole South West region with this announcement of 200 new jobs as a result of a €100 million investment by EMC.

Richard Bruton named as FG Director of Elections for the Referendum on the Abolition of the Seanad

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, this morning (Thursday) named Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD as Director of the Fine Gael campaign for a Yes vote in the Referendum on the Abolition of the Seanad.

Potential for jobs and growth boost can help secure agreement to start EU-US Trade Talks – Minister Bruton

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton is encouraging his fellow EU Trade Ministers to seize the opportunity to boost EU jobs and growth by agreeing at tomorrow’s (Friday 14th June) EU Trade Council to allow the start of EU-US trade talks.

Minister Shatter briefs US Attorney General on key successes of Irish Presidency in the Justice area

In advance of the EU – US Meeting taking place in Dublin tomorrow, Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter T.D, held important discussions with US Attorney General, Eric Holder.

Government Decision to approve the publication of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill

'Todays’ decision by cabinet, approving the Bill, comes in the wake of extensive work between the Government partners. We have produced what we consider to be a balanced set of proposals aimed at meeting the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights.'