News & Statements
Preparations underway on Action Plan for the Twenty Year Strategy for the Irish Language – Kyne
Minister for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources and Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South Seán Kyne, has today (Wednesday) confirmed that his Department is working on an Action Plan for the Twenty Year Strategy for the Irish Language.
Minister to meet with Kerry Deer Society – Coghlan
Speaking in the Seanad today, Leas Cathaoirleach, Senator Paul Coghlan, raised the issue of the indigenous Red deer and Japanese sika deer in County Kerry and called on the Minister of State for Regional Economic Development, Michael Ring, to meet with the Kerry Deer Society.
Minister Harris cuts prescription charges for over 390,000 people
Minister for Health Simon Harris today announced that 390,000 people over 70 years with a medical card, including their dependents, will benefit from reductions to prescription charges.
Statement by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD Leader of Fine Gael
“I was deeply saddened to hear of the untimely death of former Dáil Deputy, Peter Mathews.
150 new jobs a significant vote of confidence in local economy- Durkan
Kildare-based food manufacturer Dawn Farms, which exports to over 40 markets around the world, has today announced it will add a further 150 jobs to its headquarters in Naas over the next five years.
Parents & children must be aware – what goes online stays online
“What goes online stays online.” These are the words of caution for parents from Meath East Minister of State and Government Chief Whip, Regina Doherty, who is working to protect children from the potential risks of online communications.
Vet Lab in Limerick must remain open- Neville
Fine Gael TD for Limerick Tom Neville called for the veterinary laboratory there to remain open in the Dáil this week.
Richmond to Chair Seanad Brexit Committee
Fine Gael Dublin Rathdown Senator and Government spokesman on EU Affairs, Neale Richmond, has been appointed Chair of the new Seanad Select Committee on Brexit by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, and the Leader of the Seanad, Senator Jerry Buttimer.
Hard work rewards as Cork-Boston route finally set to take off – Buttimer
Fine Gael Senator and Leader of Seanad Éireann, Jerry Buttimer, has expressed his delight at the launch of Norwegian Airlines transatlantic routes from Cork after a long and challenging journey to secure the service.
€3M for Killybegs Tourism College a massive boost for Donegal- Minister McHugh
Donegal Minister of State Joe McHugh has announced €3M in funding for the LYIT Killybegs Tourism College. This funding, of which €750,000 will be rolled out annually, will be to assist the Donegal Tourism and Educational development. Minister McHugh was able to make this announcement following confirmation this afternoon by his colleague, Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton TD