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.

Fine Gael TD for Carlow/ Kilkenny Pat Deering, has received confirmation from the HSE of a new Primary Care Centre for Tullow.

“A range of activities will be open to older people in Meath after €9,670 was allocated to local organisations” said Fine Gael TD for Meath West Ray Butler, after the Minister for Sport, Michael Ring TD today awarded funding under the National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People 2014.

Fine Gael Senator for Kerry and Seanad Chief Whip, Paul Coghlan, has welcomed the progress of NAMA as it continues to sell property and repay debts.

Fine Gael TD for Laois/Offaly and Member of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, has said that an RTÉ programme, due to be aired tonight, which will show that young girls’ photographs are being used on pornography sites and that adolescents are being groomed online, highlights the importance of introducing grooming legislation.