Fine Gael TD for Galway West, Sean Kyne, has welcomed the streamlining of workplace relations bodies, saying it is a positive move for workers.

focused on the issues in Syria, with particular reference to the need to address the ongoing violence against civilians

Fine Gael Kerry Senator and Seanad Chief Whip, Paul Coghlan, has today welcomed the review of NAMA, which was published this week, and commended the Agency for its work to date. Senator Coghlan was speaking during Order of Business in the Seanad.

Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has welcomed a new review of mentoring published by Forfás, which supports the key recommendations of a report produced on the same issue by Deputy Collins last year.

Fine Gael Louth TD, Peter Fitzpatrick, has today (Monday) welcomed the IDA announcement of increased foreign investment in Irish business in the first half of the year.

Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Justice and Equality, has today announced that 100 new Garda recruits will enter the Garda College, Templemore, to commence their training in early September 2014.

Frances Fitzgerald, TD, Minister for Justice and Equality, yesterday welcomed the successful passage of the Court of Appeal Bill 2014 through the Dáil and the Seanad.

Minister for Health Leo Varadkar and Minister of State for Primary and Social Care Kathleen Lynch have described the passing of the Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2014 by the Oireachtas as a historic moment which paves the way to provide GP care without fees for children under six.

Ladies and gentlemen I’m delighted to be here today to launch Think Ahead 2. It’s the next phase of this terrific initiative which we launched together in October 2011.