Fine Gael TD for Longford Westmeath, Gabrielle McFadden, has highlighted the importance of everyone being aware of the risk factors for domestic abuse in their homes and communities. Deputy McFadden was speaking after observing the minute’s silence at the Dáil this week for Women’s Aid.

Brian Hayes MEP today said that Ireland must make its voice heard on Jean-Claude Junker's proposed €300 billion investment plan for Europe which is due to be decided by the European Commission next week.

Fine Gael TD for Meath East, Helen McEntee, has encouraged Meath people to shop local this Christmas, saying that the festive period is a great opportunity to support local retailers.

most commonly identified cause for job losses in the manufacturing and services sectors in here in each of the past five years to date

this country continues to remain competitive and attractive for foreign direct investment and indigenous investment

Kildare County Council have sought funding for specific housing proposals to alleviate the urgent and immediate problem of homelessness with particular reference to the need to acquire a number of already constructed housing units for this purpose

most commonly identified cause for job losses in the manufacturing and services sectors in here in each of the past five years to date

this country continues to remain competitive and attractive for foreign direct investment and indigenous investment

Kildare County Council have sought funding for specific housing proposals to alleviate the urgent and immediate problem of homelessness with particular reference to the need to acquire a number of already constructed housing units for this purpose

Department has monitored possible obstacles to job retention and job creation