News & Statements

Harris welcomes Irish Water agreement to appear before the PAC

Fine Gael Wicklow TD and member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Simon Harris, has this evening (Monday) said he is pleased that representatives from Irish Water are to appear before the PAC this Wednesday to discuss how public money has been spent in setting up the new semi State body.

Santa expected to arrive on time, says Minister for Time

Alan Shatter TD, Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, in his role as the Minister for Time and responsible for the issuing of visas, notes that a very important visitor is expected to arrive in the State on the 25th of December.

Byrne welcomes funding for local animal care and welfare organisations

Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne has today (Friday) welcomed the announcement of funding for animal care and welfare organisations in Inchicore and Rialto. Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney TD, announced €1.8m in funding to 136 organisations, three of which are in Dublin South Central; the Irish Blue Cross in the Goldenbridge Industrial Estate; St. Francis Dispensary, on Tyrconnell Road; and Petwatch Ltd, in Rialto.

Cork Epilepsy Unit to open in early 2014 – Murphy

Fine Gael Cork North Central Deputy, Dara Murphy, has today (Friday) said the opening of the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit in Cork University Hospital (CUH) will help to speedily diagnose and treat those living with the condition in Cork and the surrounding region.