An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, has today (Monday) launched Fine Gael’s online tax calculator which allows everyone who pays income tax or USC to see how they benefit from tax cuts introduced in Budget 2015. The Taoiseach said that reducing the tax burden was central to the Government’s jobs plan, necessary to make work pay and ensure that Ireland is attractive to those returning home and those who wish to come and work here.

“Six excellent projects have been shortlisted for public consultation to address the need of the fast growing north side of Dublin. Everyone is encouraged to get involved” says Brian Hayes, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin. Hayes was speaking today following the announcement by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe of a public consultation process where the people of Dublin can have their say on the six possibilities.

Fine Gael Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has today (Monday) called on the Central Bank to consider amending its draft regulations following the closing of the initial consultation period today.

I am already on public record as stating I believe Article 43.3.3° should be deleted from the Constitution, despite the fact that in the past I canvassed vigorously and voted to keep it in the Constitution.

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe T.D. today (Friday) welcomed the announcement by the Taoiseach, Tánaiste, the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of their joint support for the IRFU’s bid to host Rugby World Cup 2023.

It is important to recognise that it is a complex issue and requires a different set of solutions for those who are sleeping rough, for families whose urgent need is for emergency accommodation and for people who are currently in their private rented homes but are in danger of becoming homeless.

national road network with particular reference to identifying areas such as the M50 or other similar routes that are currently experiencing traffic congestion

attention has been drawn to the concerns and frustrations of parents of children in Maynooth, County Kildare whose children find themselves unable to obtain a place if Maynooth post primary school notwithstanding protracted deliberation surrounding the setting up of two separate schools

This is not the first time I have spoken on water charges but I welcome the opportunity to reiterate my support for the principle of water charges.

Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, has today (Thursday) welcomed the Central Bank’s warnings on the risks of using moneylender firms, but said that stronger regulations are needed in this area.