Fine Gael Longford Westmeath TD, Gabrielle McFadden, has welcomed the confirmation today by the Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, and the Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar, that the air ambulance service is to be established on a permanent basis.

“The formation of a new party of Independents shows clearly that Independents on their own are ineffective, and that structure, support and certainty are needed to get things done”, says Fine Gael TD for Limerick, Patrick O’Donovan.

Fine Gael TD for Kerry, Brendan Griffin has said that an increase of 120% in the number of goods vehicles registered in the first six months of this year compared to the same period in 2013 is an indication of the improving economy and the potential for further growth.

Fine Gael TD for Tipperary, Tom Hayes, has said that introduction of Eircode to replace traditional postal addresses will be of benefit to Tipperary people and businesses.

Fine Gael Cork North West TD, Áine Collins, has welcomed the extension of the milk price intervention deadline, a move that will be welcomed by Cork dairy farmers, but Deputy Collins says that more can be done on prices paid and volumes eligible.

Fine Gael TD for Cork South West, Noel Harrington, has said that the seizure of over €1.3 million worth of illegal drugs in West Cork over the past five years is an indication of the problem that exists. Deputy Harrington was commenting on details of illegal drugs seizure from the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald.

Fine Gael TD for Sligo, John Perry, has confirmed that a Cabinet meeting will take place in Lissadell House next week.

Fine Gael TD for Wexford, Liam Twomey, has welcomed the launch today (Monday) by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, of the M11 Arklow to Rathnew Upgrade Scheme. The new scheme means there is now 90km of continuous motorway/dual carriageway between Dublin and Gorey.