Hildegarde Naughton, TD

Fine Gael Party Chairman and co-founder of the Irish Suicidology Association, Dan Neville, highlighted the importance of offering support in the fight against suicide ahead of World Suicide Prevention day tomorrow (Thursday).

Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has said that €160,000 in funding for Blackrock Castle will enhance the experience for tourists and visitors. Deputy Buttimer was commenting following the announcement of €1.2 million in funding for capital projects in Ireland’s Ancient East by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD.

Fine Gael TD for Sligo Leitrim, John Perry says investment in a new permanent building for Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré is a necessity and confirmation that preferred sites have now been identified is good news for parents and children in Sligo.

Speaking in Strasbourg, Fine Gael MEP, Brian Hayes has today (Wednesday) welcomed European Commission President, Jean Claude Juncker's plan to deal with the refugee crisis. Mr Hayes made his comments following President Juncker’s' address to the European Parliament this morning.

Speaking in Strasbourg, Fine Gael MEP, Brian Hayes has today (Wednesday) welcomed European Commission President, Jean Claude Juncker's plan to deal with the refugee crisis. Mr Hayes made his comments following President Juncker’s' address to the European Parliament this morning.

SAS will be expanding along with our thriving software sector, with 9 of the top 10 companies now having operations here.

Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Anthony Lawlor, is again calling on NAMA to expedite the sale of the Town Centre and to have the vacant building, which has been an eyesore for too long, completed and open for trading.

Fine Gael TD for Longford Westmeath, James Bannon, has reminded local farmers of the extension to the TAMS1 deadline. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, recently extended the closing date to the 14th September 2015, for work already started.

The Government today launched the South East Action Plan for Jobs, aimed at delivering 10-15% employment growth in the region over the coming years.

Fine Gael Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Justice, Disability and Equality, Martin Conway, has today (Monday) welcomed the publication of the Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015, by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald.