Martin Heydon, TD

Fine Gael Senator for Dublin Bay South, Catherine Noone, has today (Tuesday), expressed her concern at the announcement by Dublin Bus that they are to increase cash fares, as this change may affect some of the most vulnerable in Dublin.

Fine Gael TD for Longford/Westmeath, Gabrielle McFadden, has said that the approval by the European Commission of a joint project between ESB and Vodafone will ensure a new high speed fibre broadband network for rural towns across the country including Athlone, Mullingar and Longford.

Fine Gael Sligo Senator, Imelda Henry, has said that the decision by heart valve manufacturer, JenaValve, to establish manufacturing capabilities in Sligo will come as a massive boost to the county and the region. The news was announced by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD today (Monday) from east coast USA, where he is leading a 5-day IDA investment mission seeking to win new projects for Ireland. The measure is being supported by the Government through IDA Ireland.

Frances Fitzgerald, TD, Minister for Justice and Equality today welcomed the establishment of a new Court of Appeal which creates a dedicated appeal court which will greatly enhance the administration of justice and improve waiting times in hearing appeals.

Fine Gael TD for Longford/Westmeath, Gabrielle McFadden, has said that a range of excellent initiatives to mark the life and works of Athlone’s famous son, John Count McCormack, give due recognition to a man who was the most celebrated tenor of his era.

Following the release of the ECB Stress Test results today (Sunday), Brian Hayes, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, said banks that have passed the tests must get lending activity back to normal levels.

An Post may rely on the continued support of Government in extending the scale of its services throughout the country in conjunction with other service providers where possible in respect of the provision of services likely to benefit from the counter services

bio-energy reduction continues to be assisted with a view to achieving self-sufficiency in respect of energy sources

comparisons have been made with the standard, quality, availability and speed of broadband and mobile telephone communications technology in this country with those available in competing European

bring broadband speed and quality up to best international standards in both urban and rural areas throughout the country;