The Government today appointed Deputy Tom Hayes as Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine.

Fine Gael Meath TDs have today (Wednesday) welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar TD, that €50 million is being made available to repair regional and local road surfaces across the country. The package has been announced as part of the Government’s Investing in Infrastructure and Jobs plan.

Fine Gael Kerry TD, Brendan Griffin, has welcomed the announcement by Minister of State for Natural Resources, Fergus O’Dowd TD, that the Government has given the go-ahead for a seismic survey which will help to establish the true level of oil and gas exploration off the Irish coast.

Just over two years ago, this government received a strong mandate from the Irish people to take the necessary decisions to achieve economic recovery and get Ireland working again.

A €50 million boost to repair regional and local road surfaces has been announced today by Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar as part of the Government’s Investing in Infrastructure & Jobs plan.

The Government today appointed Deputy Tom Hayes as Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine.

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed details of eight key actions being implemented by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald TD, which will ensure improved standards and more robust inspections for crèches.