Heather Humphreys, TD

Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has today (Tuesday) welcomed news of further progress on plans being developed by Eirgrid and the French Transmission System Operator, RTE, for an electricity interconnector between Ireland and France.

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal Alan Farrell has confirmed that over €2.7 million has been approved by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Phil Hogan to progress vital works on the waste water sewage scheme in Rush.

Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell has called on Fingal students who will be attending college from September this year to apply early for their college grants through Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).

Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell has called on Fingal students who will be attending college from September this year to apply early for their college grants through Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).

Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has said the announcement of 200 highly skilled ICT jobs, which are to be created by EMC in Citygate, Mahon, demonstrates the important role Cork is playing in building Ireland’s reputation as the internet capital of Europe.

Fine Gael Dublin Mid West Deputy, Derek Keating, has praised the staff at Adamstown Station after it was given the Best Commuter Station Award by the Minister for Transport, Leo Varadkar TD, today (Thursday) at a ceremony at the Inchicore Works.

Fine Gael Kerry Senator and Seanad Chief Whip, Paul Coghlan has welcomed confirmation from the HSE that it is now in possession of the new community hospital in Kenmare. Senator Coghlan made his comments yesterday (Wednesday) during Order of Business in the Seanad.

'Todays’ decision by cabinet, approving the Bill, comes in the wake of extensive work between the Government partners. We have produced what we consider to be a balanced set of proposals aimed at meeting the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights.'

In advance of the EU – US Meeting taking place in Dublin tomorrow, Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter T.D, held important discussions with US Attorney General, Eric Holder.

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton is encouraging his fellow EU Trade Ministers to seize the opportunity to boost EU jobs and growth by agreeing at tomorrow’s (Friday 14th June) EU Trade Council to allow the start of EU-US trade talks.