News & Statements
Ireland to accept up to 4,000 persons under Relocation and Resettlement programmes- Fitzgerald
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Justice & Equality has today announced that The Government has agreed that Ireland will accept up to 4,000 persons overall under Resettlement & Relocation Programmes.
Ireland to offer safe haven for 4,000 refugees – Conway
Fine Gael Clare Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Justice, Disability and Equality, Martin Conway, has welcomed the announcement that Ireland will accept up to 4,000 people, under resettlement and relocation programmes, announced by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD.
126,000 new jobs and 91% are full time – Fitzpatrick
“The fact that 91% of the 126,000 jobs added to the economy since the launch of the Action Plan for Jobs are full-time, is extremely encouraging and an indication of a strong economy, that is growing”, says Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick.
€21 million redevelopment programme at Shannon Free Zone to attract jobs and investment – Conway
Fine Gael Clare Senator, Martin Conway, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the announcement by the Shannon Group of the commencement of the €21 million first-phase of a major redevelopment programme at the Shannon Free Zone.
Consider importance of offering support on World Suicide Prevention Day – Neville
Fine Gael Party Chairman and co-founder of the Irish Suicidology Association, Dan Neville, highlighted the importance of offering support in the fight against suicide ahead of World Suicide Prevention day tomorrow (Thursday).
Funding to enhance tourists’ experience at Blackrock Castle – Buttimer
Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has said that €160,000 in funding for Blackrock Castle will enhance the experience for tourists and visitors. Deputy Buttimer was commenting following the announcement of €1.2 million in funding for capital projects in Ireland’s Ancient East by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD.
Investment in new school for Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré a necessity – Perry
Fine Gael TD for Sligo Leitrim, John Perry says investment in a new permanent building for Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré is a necessity and confirmation that preferred sites have now been identified is good news for parents and children in Sligo.
MEP Hayes welcomes European Commissions’ proposal on refugee crisis
Speaking in Strasbourg, Fine Gael MEP, Brian Hayes has today (Wednesday) welcomed European Commission President, Jean Claude Juncker's plan to deal with the refugee crisis. Mr Hayes made his comments following President Juncker’s' address to the European Parliament this morning.
MEP Hayes welcomes European Commissions’ proposal on refugee crisis
Speaking in Strasbourg, Fine Gael MEP, Brian Hayes has today (Wednesday) welcomed European Commission President, Jean Claude Juncker's plan to deal with the refugee crisis. Mr Hayes made his comments following President Juncker’s' address to the European Parliament this morning.
Announcement of 150 Jobs at SAS Institute’s Multilingual Inside Sales Centre in Dublin
SAS will be expanding along with our thriving software sector, with 9 of the top 10 companies now having operations here.