Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the Economic and Social Research Institute’s (ESRI) strong growth forecast in its Quarterly Economic Commentary.

Statement from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.

Fine Gael TD for Cavan/Monaghan, Joe O’Reilly, is working with the Department of Education towards the introduction of an additional, free pre-school year.

Fine Gael Carlow TD, Pat Deering, has today (Thursday) stated that a review of the National Spatial Strategy (NSS) is needed, and will help to ensure increased prioritisation of rural issues at Government level.

Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has today (Tuesday) said he is relieved to have received confirmation from the Health Service Executive (HSE) that the preschool assistance subsidy, which supports children with disabilities, is being protected.

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, TD, today attended an extraordinary meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels called to discuss the situations in Iraq, Gaza, Ukraine and Libya.

Fine Gael TD for Cork North West, Michael Creed, has called for a review of how developer loan books are sold by NAMA, giving consideration to future development plans and what is in the public’s best interest.

Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, Olivia Mitchell, has said the Revenue Commissioners are reneging on a clear commitment given to householders in 2013 and the treatment of vendors further disadvantages Dubliners.

Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/Galway, Frank Feighan, has today (Thursday) called on the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, to consult with Enterprise Ireland and other stakeholders following the closure of the MBNA call centre in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Fine Gael Louth Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Education, Jim D’Arcy, has today (Wednesday), called on students choosing subjects for the Leaving Certificate to consider languages.