Heather Humphreys, TD

To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he can foresee an improvement in economic growth over the next two years...

Like other speakers, I am glad to have an opportunity to speak in this debate. It is interesting and ironic that we visit once again our dark past and the secrets with which our society lived...

Laois Offaly TD and Fine Gael Chairman Charlie Flanagan has called upon the Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan to introduce mandatory statutory guidelines for the construction of wind farms in rural area

e Gael Cork South Central TD and Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, Jerry Buttimer, has welcomed the opening of 20 additional beds in Marymount Hospice saying it recognises the excellent services offered by the team and staff at Curraheen.

Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has welcomed news of further progress for the Palliative Care Unit in Waterford Regional Hospital (WRH) under the HSE Service Plan for this year. Deputy Coffey has raised this matter with the Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly TD, for the delivery of the vital service for the South East Region. The Palliative Care Unit has been promised for many years but it is now being progressed further.

All of our predecessors, whether in politics, business, or simply a citizen, have played their role in the development of the modern day European Union.

Fine Gael TD for Donegal North East, Joe McHugh, has today (Wednesday) described this morning’s comprehensive European ban on fish discards as an important step forward for the fishing industry.

Fine Gael Cork North Central Deputy, Dara Murphy, has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Environment, Community & Local Government, Phil Hogan TD, that Cork County Council’s proposals for the Inniscarra Water Treatment Plant and Sludge Treatment Upgrade contract have been approved.