News & Statements
Tracking your workplace pension benefits in Ireland is a nightmare – Hayes
Speaking at an Association of Pension Lawyers conference this morning in the Spencer Hotel IFSC, Brian Hayes, Fine Gael MEP, said that the government should work with the Pensions Authority and the pensions industry to develop a pension tracking service which would help people track their pension benefits as they move through their career.
The HSE needs a Director of Research – Burke
Fine Gael Senator for Cork North Central and the party’s Spokesperson for Health in the Seanad, Colm Burke, has said today (Thursday) that the HSE needs a Director of Research in order to boost the profile of medical research in this country and ensure it is given the priority it needs. Senator Burke was speaking after attending the launch of the Medical Research Charities Group’s (MRCG) Manifesto for Medical Research.
Time to unwind emergency tax measures during lifetime of next Dáil while broadening the tax base – Hayes
Speaking tonight (Thursday) in the Goat Pub, Goatstown, Brian Hayes MEP said that economic recovery and tax cuts should go hand in hand. Mr Hayes was speaking at a public meeting on the recent Budget organised by Fine Gael Dáil Candidate, Cllr Josepha Madigan.
Minister Coffey congratulates Lismore Town on being named best small tourism town 2015
Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey has congratulated Lismore Town on being named the winner of the best small tourism town for 2015 by Failte Ireland. Minister Coffey said the town had a huge amount to offer visitors, most notably the Lismore Castle which is an outstanding attraction.
Cavan set to directly benefit in 2016 as economic recovery continues – O’Reilly
Fine Gael has a specific plan to keep the recovery going in Cavan according to Fine Gael TD for Cavan/Monaghan, Joe O’Reilly.
Fine Gael MEPs vote against EU tax report
Fine Gael MEPs have today (Wednesday) voted against a final report produced by the European Parliament's Special Tax Committee.
Heydon warns of land grab attempt by commercial broadband operators as campaign for rural broadband continues
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, and Chair of the Fine Gael Internal Committee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Martin Heydon, speaking in the Dail yesterday (Tuesday), has warned Minister Alex White of his concern that commercial operators are attempting a land grab of areas for the roll out of high speed broadband in rural areas.
Irish legislation on car clocking should be adopted at EU level
Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Anthony Lawlor, has said that successful Irish legislation on car clocking should be adopted EU-wide, to further protect Ireland from clocked cars coming in from other countries.
Irish legislation on car clocking should be replicated at EU level
Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Anthony Lawlor, has said that successful Irish legislation on car clocking should be adopted EU-wide, to further protect Ireland from clocked cars coming in from other countries.
Louth set to directly benefit in 2016 as economic recovery continues – Fitzpatrick
Fine Gael has a specific plan to keep the recovery going in Louth according to Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick.