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RTÉ must be more transparent about salaries- Naughton
RTÉ must be more transparent about salaries, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Drogheda Water Crisis – Tankers are on the way – O’Dowd
Fianna Fáil is not on the side of those who paid their water charges – Rock
The comical continuation of Fianna Fáil’s flip flopping on Irish Water shows they are not on the side of people who paid their water charges, Fine Gael TD Noel Rock, has claimed.
Richmond encourages graduates to apply for European Commission traineeships
Young Irish graduates are encouraged to explore a career in European affairs. Fine Gael Senator and spokesman on EU Affairs, Neale Richmond, has revealed that the application window for the March 2018 intake of European Commission traineeships has now opened.
Over €300,000 extra funding for childcare services across Donegal – McHugh
I am delighted to announce that local childcare services will receive more than €300,00 in extra funding. The money will be used to provide more than new childcare places, maintenance and building work as well as outdoor play areas and is available for immediate draw-down by providers here in Donegal.
Post Brexit, energy security can be an easy win – Richmond
The Government must prioritise roll-out of the Celtic Interconnector in order to secure Ireland's energy supply in the wake of Brexit, according to Fine Gael Senator and spokesman on EU Affairs, Neale Richmond who was speaking in the Seanad today (Wednesday).
Update Re Development on House Building Sites and Housing Starts
Export increases show need for more EU trade deals post Brexit – Richmond
Annual export increases show the need for more EU trade deals post Brexit, a Dublin-based Senator has said.
Taoiseach launches “Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery – a health led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025”
An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, today joined Minister for Health Simon Harris and Minister of State Catherine Byrne to launch “Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery – a health led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025”.
Dáil is working for the people, says Government Chief Whip Joe McHugh
The Taoiseach’s main priorities on Dáil Reform since taking office last month included more Dáiltime to debate Government legislation each week and a more proportionate division of Dáil time to speak on Statements to reflect the electoral mandate of Parties and Groups in the Dáil. This has now been agreed