News & Statements
Revenue must extend deadline for employers who wish to help workers with Covid-19 related tax bills – Kyne
Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson for Public Expenditure and Reform, Seán Kyne, has said Revenue should extend the deadline for employers seeking to help their workers with tax bills arising from Covid-19 supports, from June to the end of the year.
Concern in fishing communities at exclusion of Irish ports from UK trawler landings – Kyne
Fine Gael Senator Seán Kyne has expressed concern at the exclusion of all but two Irish ports for UK trawler landings. Following Brexit, UK trawlers are now classed as being from a third country and can only land catches at international ports in Ireland which are Killybegs and Castletownbere.
Comprehensive campaign to build confidence in Vaccination Programme is vital
A comprehensive campaign including an information booklet for every household and engagement with social media companies is needed to build confidence in the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Speech from Government Chief Whip, Seán Kyne TD, regarding the Voting Issues
Just over a year ago I was appointed Government Chief Whip. It is an honour and a privilege to hold this office with its varied responsibilities and duties that are central to the running of the Dáil, specifically with regard to Government business.
New apprenticeships will support learners and boost critically important sectors – Kyne
Minister for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development and Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South, Seán Kyne TD, has welcomed the launch of 26 new apprenticeships as part of €122 million investment in apprenticeships by Government in 2018.
Ground-breaking heart failure medication approved by HSE
Ground-breaking new heart failure medication will help to save lives. That’s according to Sean Kyne, Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South, and Minister for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development, who had previously raised the availability of the medicine with Health Minster, Simon Harris.
Progress on the development of Local Digital Strategies – Kyne
Minister for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development, and Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South, Seán Kyne, has today (Tuesday) confirmed progress on the development of local digital strategies for each city and county council.
New VAT Compensation Scheme will benefit community and voluntary organisations – Kyne
Minister for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development and Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South Seán Kyne TD has welcomed the introduction of a VAT Compensation Scheme for Charities in Budget 2018.
Preparations underway on Action Plan for the Twenty Year Strategy for the Irish Language – Kyne
Minister for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources and Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South Seán Kyne, has today (Wednesday) confirmed that his Department is working on an Action Plan for the Twenty Year Strategy for the Irish Language.
€8m pier development works will improve access and safety on Inis Oirr – Kyne
Fine Gael TD for Galway West, Sean Kyne, has said that the planned €8 million pier development works at Inis Oirr, will improve access to, and increase safety on, the island.