“I am delighted to turn the first sod for this centre, which will add significantly to the amenities in the area and will be an important support for local development, particularly in the context of the implementation of the language planning process."

Farm families and other sole traders could save thousands of euro in nursing home fees under a new proposal that would protect their assets. That’s according to Pat Deering, Fine Gael TD for Carlow and Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

OFFICIALS from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport are in discussions with Inishowen football club Cockhill Celtic and a number of other sports clubs. Several sporting organisations affected by the floods on August 22 and 23 are being assisted by the Red Cross in a funding programme set up by the Department of Defence, with aid up to €20,000 available.

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD, has said that the 54km M17/18 Gort to Tuam Motorway which he jointly launched today will be welcomed by local residents and motorists alike and will help to create jobs in the western region

More drivers must be recruited immediately for Bus Éireann services in the east of the country, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Families, farmers and businesses are still receiving Government help after the Donegal floods, the Government Chief Whip has said.

Homeowners cannot be disproportionally hit with any property tax increases, a Fine Gael TD has said.

A Fine Gael TD has today (Tuesday) called on the Government to back a potential bid for a Formula E race in Dublin.

Minister for Rural and Community Development and Mayo TD, Michael Ring, has called for the investigation into how non-odourised gas was introduced into a gas network to be carried out immediately.