Jim Daly, Cork South West Fine Gael TD, is introducing legislation in the Dáil today (Wednesday) which seeks to establish an Education Ombudsman.

Fine Gael TD for Longford Westmeath, Gabrielle McFadden, has said the funding approval for a major upgrade of Athlone Garda Station is testament to Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald’s commitment to investing in the force.

Fine Gael Senator and Government Chief Whip in the Seanad, Paul Coghlan, has commented on the independent review of republican and loyalist paramilitary groups published by the British Government, saying that An Garda Síochána and the PSNI must be the only forces policing border counties.

Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has said that communities across south and southwest Cork will benefit from a €1.5 million upgrade by ESB Networks.

To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the request by the Irish League of Credit Unions to lift restrictions which prevent credit unions from providing broader banking services; if any changes are envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to revise the On-Line Claim System recording system so as to differentiate leave due to an assault from regular sick leave so that any changing trends may be monitored adequately; and if she will make a statement on the matter?

Fine Gael TD for Wicklow/East Carlow and Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Simon Harris, has said that Micheál Martin’s admission that he would go into government with AAA/Socialists shows the lengths his party will go to in order to gain power.

Fine Gael Longford/Westmeath TD, Gabrielle McFadden, says that the Midlands Greenway, officially opened by An Taoiseach on Sunday, October 19th, 2015, is a wonderful asset for the Midlands, opening up the region to more visitors and boosting local economies.

Fine Gael TD for Kerry and Minister of State, Jimmy Deenihan, has welcomed the news that Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Paudie Coffey, has signed a foreshore licence to allow dredging works at Fenit Harbour.

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Fine Gael TD for Laois/Offaly, Charlie Flanagan, confirmed the beginning of advance payments to farmers. Over €18 million will be available for farmers in Laois.