News & Statements
Minister for Finance gives the Financial Services Ombudsman the power to name and shame financial service providers
"I have given the Financial Services Ombudsman the power to name financial service providers who have at least three complaints against them substantiated."
Solution focused approach needed by all sides in Lumcloon Energy-Eirgrid conflict
Fine Gael Laois/Offaly TD, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, has today (Tuesday) said that a solution focused approach by all sides is needed in the Lumcloon Energy-Eirgrid conflict which sees the State agency threatened with legal action in the Irish and European courts.
€318,000 funding for all-weather sports facility is a huge boost to Manorhamilton – Comiskey
Fine Gael Sligo/Leitrim Senator, Michael Comiskey, has today (Monday) welcomed the news that Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan TD, has given Leitrim Development Company approval to allocate funding of €318,130 to Manorhamilton Community Recreation & Sports Ltd, for the development of a multi-purpose play field at Boggaun, Manorhamilton.
Conway welcomes EI Electronics decision to create 70 jobs in Shannon
Fine Gael Clare Senator, Martin Conway, has today (Monday) welcomed the announcement by EI Electronics in Shannon that it is to expand its workforce to 500 this year.
Feighan welcomes €700,000 investment in Roscommon Hospital infrastructure
Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has welcomed an investment of almost €700,000 to upgrade Roscommon County Hospital’s electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
McEntee welcomes creation of 94 new jobs in Meath as a result of LEADER funding
Fine Gael TD for Meath East, Helen McEntee, has welcomed the statement from Meath Partnership which estimates that 94 new jobs will be created as a result of an additional €3.3 million funding it has received from the EU funded LEADER programme.
New fund of up to €250,000 to stimulate business start-ups by female entrepreneurs
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mr Richard Bruton TD, today (Monday) announced the establishment by Enterprise Ireland of a new €250,000 Competitive Feasibility Fund for Female Entrepreneurs aimed at continuing to significantly boost the number of high potential female-led business start-ups.
“Phone a friend” option for vehicle owners out of the country with their car off the road
Phil Hogan T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government, today (26 August 2013) announced an adjustment of the procedures for declaring that vehicles have been off the road for people who are out of the country and cannot get back home in time to finalise the paperwork personally in their local Garda Station by 30 September 2013.
Time to recognise ‘Beacons of Irish Culture’ abroad – Noone
Fine Gael Dublin Senator and Seanad spokesperson on European Affairs, Catherine Noone, has today suggested that a mark of quality be established to reward and incentivise businesses and institutions abroad which promote Irish culture.
500 jobs to be created as phase two of Kildare Village gets green light
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon, has today (Friday) welcomed the decision of An Bord Pleanála to grant permission for the proposed phase two development at Kildare Village retail outlet on the outskirts of Kildare town. The expansion of Kildare Village will result in the creation of 380 retail jobs and 120 jobs during the construction phase.