Hildegarde Naughton, TD

Fine Gael TD for Wicklow, Simon Harris, has today (Saturday) described the failed attempt by Fianna Fáíl to have the Dáil recalled next week to debate the EU regulation on organ donation as an embarrassing failure for the Party, and that continued efforts have the Seanad recall are futile and a waste of taxpayers’ money.

Fine Gael Wicklow TD, Simon Harris, has today (Wednesday) said those calling for reform of the Seanad should be careful what they wish for, as the last all-Party Seanad reform plan, agreed during the Fianna Fáil/PD Government, included a proposal to increase the number of Senators by five.

14% increase in staff targets BRICS countries as part of Action Plan for Jobs focus on Irish exporting companies.

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar TD today welcomed the official opening of the N22/N69 Tralee Bypass.

Government Chief Whip and Minister of State, Paul Kehoe TD, has written to the Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly TD, and the State's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tony Holohan, asking them to clarify the legal status and health implications of electronic cigarettes.

The Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence, Alan Shatter TD, has paid tribute to the late Mr Justice Kevin Feeney who died suddenly yesterday.

Fine Gael Roscommon/South Leitrim TD, Frank Feighan, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the substantial progress made so far on the state-of-the-art €3 million Endoscopy Unit planned for Roscommon County Hospital.

Fine Gael TD for Cork South West, Jim Daly, has confirmed that a solution has been agreed between the OPW and the NRA to address the repeat flooding that has been experienced by the residents of properties at New Road, Bandon.

Fine Gael TD for Cork South West, Jim Daly, has confirmed that a solution has been agreed between the OPW and the NRA to address the repeat flooding that has been experienced by the residents of properties at New Road, Bandon.