Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, has today (Monday) said that alternatives to the Slane bypass must be fully explored before an application is resubmitted to An Bord Pleanála. Deputy Doherty added that a rushed re-submission would be risky and counterproductive, and it would be much wiser to exhaust other options first.

Fine Gael Cork South Central TD, Jerry Buttimer, has today (Thursday) welcomed the announcement that Pfizer is investing €23 million in its facility at Ringaskiddy in Co. Cork. The investment will be focussed on developing specialist new capabilities to manufacture some of Pfizer’s newest medicines in cancer and other future pipeline medicines.

Fine Gael Clare Senator, Martin Conway has today (Monday) welcomed the announcement of €30 million in funding from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, and an additional €10 million from industry partners, to support world-class research at the Synthesis & Solid State Pharmaceutical Centre (SSPC) based at the University of Limerick.

The Minister for Finance, Mr Michael Noonan TD, has today published the implementation plan for outstanding sections of the Credit Union and Co-operation with Overseas Regulators Act 2012.

Visitor numbers increased by 6% from all of Ireland’s main markets in the first five months of the year – and by 8% between March and May – which Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar said shows the Gathering is gaining momentum.

New specialist high-tech capability to be developed at Ringaskiddy; production expansion at Grange Castle creating 250 construction jobs

Ninety two years ago today the Truce was called – a Truce made possible, in large part, by the actions of the Flying Columns of Rebel Cork and its most famous son Michael Collins.

Businesses who are being refused credit should appeal to the Credit Review Office Welcoming the Red C report on the demand for credit by SMEs, Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, said that while the demand for credit is still soft at 40%, it is heartening that 76% of applications are now being approved by the banks. Deputy Collins has encouraged SMEs who have been refused loans by their banks to appeal the decision to the Credit Review Office, which is now overturning 55% of decisions.

I would like to thank the Minister for bringing this Bill before the House. This legislation aims to make two very important changes in our legal system. First of all, it sets out to achieve transparency of family law practices by abolishing the 'in camera' rule, and secondly, to achieve efficiency and affordability within our courts service.

Towns in north county Dublin will receive further investment in telecommunications infrastructure between now and 2015 as part of a national roll out of next generation broadband services, according to Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal. Deputy Farrell has welcomed this timely announcement on foot of today's launch of Government's National Digital Strategy, aimed at a country wide adoption of digital engagement and building hardware that will focus on meeting modern day demand.