"Half of the world's aviation fleet is now managed from Ireland, with 1,000 people directly employed in the aviation leasing industry in Ireland. As a fitting acknowledgement of this this fact, the Irish Aviation Authority, The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, and Dublin's Lord Mayor have announced a unique aviation event for The Gathering 2013," according to Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal.

Farmers are facing hugely increased meal bills this year as farmers have had to supplement their fodder by feeding meal to animals from early spring and thus raising their cost base massively.

About 50,000 Irish live abroad and are in constant fear of deportation. What is needed is immigrant reform for illegal immigrants to obtain active citizenship

Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey has today (Thursday) welcomed the cross party support from Cork County Council for his Private Member’s Bill, which aims to reduce the burden of costs for new businesses. Deputy Coffey introduced this Bill into the Dáil a number of weeks ago and has called on other councils to support him in this with a view to helping start-up businesses in towns and villages right across the country.

Fine Gael Senator, Jim D’Arcy, has welcomed the discussion that took place today (Thursday) on the Narrow Water Bridge at the meeting of the Joint Committee on the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement.