Regina Doherty, MEP

I know I can speak for all in this House when I express deep shock and sadness at the deaths over the last weekend in separate but equally tragic events

Fine Gael TD for Louth, Fergus O’Dowd, has said that childcare measures unveiled in Budget 2016 will help make work pay, as well as improving the quality of the childcare available.

Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Health, Jerry Buttimer, has said the further extension of free GP care to all children aged 11 and under is great news for families around the country.

“Young farmers are going to benefit from Budget 2016, which is good news for the future of Ireland’s agri-food sector”, says Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, and Chair of the Party’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Martin Heydon.

Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire and Chairperson of the Internal Fine Gael Education Committee Mary Mitchell O’Connor, says the announcement of smaller class sizes and more teachers in Budget 2016 are very positive measures.

Fine Gael TD for Louth, Fergus O’Dowd, has said he is shocked and appalled by the murder of Garda Anthony Golden.

Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, says the murder of Garda Tony Golden is a shocking tragedy.

Fine Gael TD for Cork South West, Jim Daly, has noted the Department of Finance data for August revealing that long term mortgage arrears have decreased for four months in a row.

Minister of State Joe McHugh TD, has said that funding of over €1 million for sports clubs and organisations in Donegal is great news and a great boost for local communities.