Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, Brian Hayes, today welcomed a commitment he has received from the European Commission to address the extensive number of complaints made each year against car hire companies across the EU.

Fine Gael candidate in the Roscommon/South Leitrim bye-election, Cllr Maura Hopkins, has welcomed funding approval for works to be carried out at the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon Town and St Ronan's National School in Taughmaconnell.

Fine Gael bye-election candidate for Dublin South West, Senator Cáit Keane has today (Monday) welcomed the news that Tallaght courthouse will not close as previously proposed.

army overholders currently in military accommodation after retirement from the service

various military installations decommissioned over the past number of years have been disposed of or continue to be used for alternative purposes;

military training and equipment continues to be updated in line with international requirements

adequacy of numbers, equipment and support available to the Defence Forces

Minister for Defence the extent to which the army recruitment campaign has progressed

gender balance continues to be achieved at various ranks throughout the Defence Forces in the Army, Navy and Air Corps

overseas placement of Irish peacekeeping troops are deployed in such numbers as to ensure their own safety and sustainability