News & Statements
St Angela’s College and IT Sligo sign historic memorandum of understanding – Feighan
A memorandum of understanding has been signed by IT Sligo, St. Angela’s College and the Ursuline Union, signalling a historic agreement to merge two Sligo colleges.
Bill to level the playing field for tenants – Ward
A Bill to ensure tenants have more equitable rights and bring the Residential Tenancies Board’s tribunals in line with High Court decisions has been introduced to the Oireachtas by a Fine Gael Senator.
Minister Burke approves over €23m in funding for the Disabled Persons Grant Scheme & Improvement Works in Lieu of Local Authority Housing Scheme
Minister Burke approves over €23m in funding for the Disabled Persons Grant Scheme & Improvement Works in Lieu of Local Authority Housing Scheme
Credit card companies must offer fairness and flexibility to travel agents – Buttimer
Credit card companies need to respect current licencing arrangements when demanding large cash deposits from travel agents adversely impacted by Covid-19, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Ireland responds to COVID-19 surge in India
The Government has donated a further 500 concentrators, 2 oxygen generators, and other vital materials to India, which continues to battle with an exponential rise in COVID-19 cases
New Competitive Start Fund could create the next start-up success story!
Up to 20 applicants will be awarded up to €50,000 investment!
Tipperary constituents invited to have their say to shape the future of remote working in online public meeting
Fine Gael wants to hear the views of people in Tipperary on remote working in an online event to be attended by An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, TD, and Senator Garret Ahearn.
Double Government support for hairdressers and barbers to help with reopening and staffing – Higgins
Restart payments of up to €10,000 for two weeks will aid businesses with their reopening costs, while an expansion of the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship will help salons take on new workers after a very difficult year for the industry, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Community Assessment Hubs demonstrate importance of community healthcare – Burke
Community Assessment Hubs opened to treat people with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 demonstrate the importance and of community care with more than 12,000 appointments attended, a Fine Gael TD has said.
New Metrolink to Sandyford needed to avoid post-Covid return to traffic chaos – Madigan
Minister Josepha Madigan has called for the National Transport Authority to re-commit itself to the long-stalled Metrolink South, as part of a new focus on improved public transport as Ireland emerges from Covid-19 restrictions.