News & Statements
Additional €500k for Sligo Mountain Bike Trail – McLoughlin
Fine Gael TD for Sligo - Leitrim and Assistant Government Whip, Tony McLoughlin, has said the new Coolaney Mountain Bike Trail will be a major boost to tourism in the region.
Naughton disappointed as Zuckerberg refuses to attend international hearing
Fine Gael TD Hildegarde Naughton has voiced her disappointment at the refusal of Facebook’s chief Mark Zuckerberg to attend an international hearing concerning the growth of fake news and disinformation.
Ennis data centre planning application must not be delayed – Carey
Fine Gael TD Joe Carey has asked Clare County Council to ensure there is no delay in facilitating a planning application for a one million square foot data centre on the outskirts of Ennis that will result in the creation of more than 2,000 permanent, ancillary and construction jobs.
100 new jobs for Waterford’s biggest employer- Coffey
THE biggest employer in Waterford is adding 100 jobs to its workforce at a lens manufacturing facility in a timely boost for the region, Senator Paudie Coffey has said.
Minister Mitchell O’Connor announces major Government Initiative at launch of Gender Equality Action Plan for Higher Education Institutions
Mary Mitchell O’Connor, Minister of State with special responsibility for Higher Education today (12th Nov 2018) announced the Senior Academic Leadership Initiative for the Higher Education sector at the launch of the Action Plan for Gender Equality in Higher Education Institutions 2018 - 2020.
Racial abuse aimed at young family completely out of order – Rock
A Fine Gael TD has expressed shock and disgust after a photo he posted on social media alongside a young family was bombarded with racial abuse.
Naughton to Represent Ireland at International Grand Committee at Westminster
Fine Gael TD Hildegarde Naughton intends to question Facebook’s chief Mark Zuckerberg about the growth of fake news and disinformation at an international communications committee.
Cardiac Assessment & Screen essential for identifying potential heart problems – O’Donovan
CRY Cardiac Assessment & Screen is an essential tool to preventing Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS), a Fine Gael Minister has said.
Positive progress for CF patients in Beaumont – Noone
Today marks great progress for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients attending Beaumont Hospital, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
U2 fans are stuck in a moment they can’t get out of as tickets are being touted for hundreds of euro – Rock
A Fine Gael TD has said the Government needs to commit to a date to introducing his anti-touting legislation as U2 tickets sell at vertigo inducing prices; hundreds of euro above their face value.