Hildegarde Naughton, TD

Fine Gael Dublin Central Deputy, Paschal Donohue, has said the announcement of 50 high-value jobs to be created by Citrix at East Point Business Park, Dublin 3 is further proof of our success in building and developing Ireland as an ICT hub.

Fine Gael Clare Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Disability, Martin Conway, will today (Wednesday) officially launch a new video on behalf of Clare Supported Employment at the 11th European Union of Supported Employment (EUSE) conference, which is taking place in Dublin today. The event, which is being hosted by Irish Association of Supported Employment (IASE), was launched by the Dublin Lord Mayor Naoise Ó Muirí.

Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has said the opening of a Tourist Information Centre (TIC) in Dun Laoghaire will enhance the tourist experience for those visiting the area, while providing a forum for local businesses to promote themselves to visitors.

Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs, has today (12th June 2013) said that the 2012 annual report from Women’s Aid reflects disturbing trends in child abuse in Ireland.

"Balbriggan Train Station will receive a €225,000 upgrade", according to Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal.

Cork receives highest national allocation signalling sustained spending by local authority on upkeep of roads Fine Gael Cork South West Deputy, Áine Collins, has welcomed the announcement of more than €6.5 million to be spent on the upkeep and repair of local and regional roads across the county. The announcement was made by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar TD, as part of an overall package of €50 million for roads nationally. "As part of a €50 million expenditure allocation that has been approved by Government for the repair, upkeep and maintenance of local and regional roads across the country, Cork County Council has been allocated €5,818,342, with the City Council being awarded €759,304.

To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has examined the possibility of regulating cash for gold establishments due to the current value of gold and the increased risk of gold theft; and if he will make a statement on the matter

To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will advise on her consultations with pre-school representatives in relation to the current pre-school year and any possible increase to this facility; if there are any concerns raised by the industry regarding costs and regulation; the submissions she has received from pre-school managers; and if she will make a statement on the matter.