Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire, Mary Mitchell O’Connor has welcomed the allocation of over €1 million from the Better Energy Communities Programme to improve Dun Laoghaire amenities.

Fine Gael TD for Kerry, Brendan Griffin has, today (Tuesday), welcomed the allocation of over €1 million from the Better Energy Communities Programme to implement energy efficiency measures.

Fine Gael TD for Wicklow/East Carlow, Andrew Doyle, has welcomed Bank of Ireland's announcement of a new €1 billion fund to support the ongoing development of the agri-food sector up to the end of 2017.

Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Justice and Clare Senator, Martin Conway, has said that the review of the Department of Justice is essential to safeguard the broad range of reforms to policing and justice currently underway in Ireland. Senator Conway was speaking after the publication of the Report of the Independent Review Group on the Department of Justice and Equality by Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Justice and Equality.

Fine Gael Longford/ Westmeath TD, James Bannon has, today (Monday), supported calls for a ceasefire in Gaza to prevent further loss of life.

Ireland South MEP, Deirdre Clune, has called on the HSE to make cancer counselling more readily available.

Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire, Mary Mitchell O’Connor has, today (Monday), urged parents and students to apply for third level grants this week as SUSI’s deadline is this Friday, 1st August.

Minister for Europe and Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central, Dara Murphy, has today (Monday) encouraged the people of Cork to have their say on proposed flood relief works on the River Lee. The Public Information Day on the Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme takes place tomorrow (Tuesday). Representatives of the Office of Public Works’ Design Team and Environmental Consultants will be available at Cork City Hall on 29th July from 2pm to 9pm to answer any questions that interested persons may have regarding the Scheme.

Fine Gael Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has today (Monday) encouraged holidaymakers to make sure they are travel ready ahead of their holidays, and advised people to make sure their European Health Insurance Card, is up to date.