News & Statements
Statement by Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter, T.D., on the fatal shooting of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe
Last Friday night I was shocked and horrified when I received a call to let me know that a brave young Garda, Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, had been brutally murdered while protecting our community.
35 new jobs for Kinsale as Ireland’s reputation as a life sciences hub continues to grow – Daly
Fine Gael Cork South West Deputy, Jim Daly, has today (Tuesday) said the announcement of 35 new jobs for Kinsale further cements Ireland’s reputation as a life sciences hub and an attractive location for foreign direct investment.
Coghlan calls for cooperation corridor for Gardaí and PSNI in border area
Fine Gael Kerry Senator and Seanad Chief Whip, Paul Coghlan, has today (Tuesday) called for a cooperation corridor to be established between the Gardaí and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to help combat crime along the border area. Senator Coghlan raised the issue during the Order of Business in the Seanad earlier, in light of the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe.
Launch of Action Plan on Bullying
Today is a significant step in the Government’s absolute commitment to address the serious impact which bullying continues to have on our children. The Action Plan on Bullying is the first of its kind in Ireland.
Action Plan will be of great benefit in the battle to deal with the problem of bullying including cyber-bullying in our schools and among young people in general
Senator Jim D’Arcy Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Education has welcomed the Action Plan on bullying launched today by Minister for Education & Skills Ruadhraí Quinn and Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald
D’arcy calls for expansion of Jobbridge Scheme to local sole traders
Speaking at Showcase 2013 Tuesday 22 January 2013, Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Education “I was hugely impressed with the range and quality of the crafts products on exhibit.
Food for Thought
Taoiseach’s expression of sympathy on the death of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe
Today, we pay tribute to this good man who went out to work as normal on Friday, but who never came home.
Action Plan will help teachers, pupils and parents in Dublin Fingal tackle scourge of bullying
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell TD, has today said that the Government's new Action Plan on Bullying will help to tackle the scourge of bullying in schools across Dublin Fingal. Five hundred thousand euro has been ring-fenced to support the implementation of the plan this year, which will include a campaign on cyber bullying and the development of national anti-bullying procedures for all schools.
Action Plan Will Help Teachers, Pupils and Parents in Dublin Fingal Tackle Scourge of Bullying
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell TD, has today said that the Government's new Action Plan on Bullying will help to tackle the scourge of bullying in schools across Dublin Fingal. Five hundred thousand euro has been ring-fenced to support the implementation of the plan this year, which will include a campaign on cyber bullying and the development of national anti-bullying procedures for all schools.