“RTÉ plans to close its long wave service in January to save the €250,000 annual running cost but finds €500,000 to pay Ray D’Arcy. In my opinion this flies in the face of true public service broadcasting” says John O’Mahony, Fine Gael TD for Mayo.

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid-West, Derek Keating, has welcomed the announcement that 200 new jobs are to be created in Citywest, with the arrival of Fidelity Investments.

Fine Gael Senator for Kerry and Seanad Chief Whip, Paul Coghlan, has today welcomed the announcement by Minister for Transport, Paschal Donohoe that approval has been granted for the realignment of the N71 between Kenmare and Glengarrif.

Today’s figures from the CSO show that the Irish economy has grown by 0.1% in Q3 and 3.5% over the year.

Speaking tonight at a public meeting in Carpenterstown organised by Senator Catherine Noone, Brian Hayes MEP said that greater competition in the Irish mortgage market is needed and is ultimately in the interest of the borrower.

“The allocation of exchequer funding, alongside the retention of the Public Service Obligation (PSO) Kerry to Dublin route highlights the importance of Kerry Regional Airport as primary transport link and this Government’s commitment to supporting the airport” says Brendan Griffin, Fine Gael TD for Kerry.

“The widening of the Michael Hughes Bridge will reduce the bottlenecks and ease traffic congestion in Sligo” says John Perry, Fine Gael TD for Sligo North Leitrim.

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe T.D., (today) officially launched details of Tourism Ireland’s marketing plans to promote Ireland overseas in 2015 and beyond at an event attended by tourism industry leaders from around the country.

Fine Gael TD for Meath East Regina Doherty has said today (Thursday) the shocking HIQA Report on the Redwood Extended Care Facility demonstrates the urgent need for Safeguarding legislation for vulnerable adults. HIQA found 772 incidents of physical restraint within an 11 month period at Redwood.

I want to take the time today to express my observations from my engagement and considerations on the issue of homelessness.