News & Statements
Appointment of consultants moves us closer to a long term solution for turfcutters – Feighan
Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has welcomed the Government’s appointment of consultancy company, RPS, to help progress a national management plan for bogs affected by the turfcutting ban.
Gay Mitchell not to Contest European Parliament 2014 Elections
Speaking in Strasbourg, Dublin MEP Gay Mitchell said today (Thursday, 14th March) he will not contest the 2014 European Elections.
Mortgage arrears plan will help struggling homeowners by forcing banks to act – Coghlan
Speaking today (Thursday) on the Order of Business, Seanad Government Chief Whip and Fine Gael Senator, Paul Coghlan, said the mortgage arrears plan set out by the Government will put pressure on the banks to deal with those in mortgage arrears and bring peace of mind to homeowners in distress.
Number of cancelled day-case and in-patient operations falls at WRH by 83% – Coffey
Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has welcomed news that the number of cancelled day-case and in-patient operations have fallen at Waterford Regional Hospital (WRH) by 83%. This is the highest fall of any hospital in the State and is a clear indication of the structural changes that are taking place in the reform of the health system.
Re-drawn constituency should be called ‘Galway West/South Mayo’ – Healy Eames
Fine Gael Galway West Senator, Fidelma Healy Eames, has called for the Galway West constituency to be renamed ‘Galway West/South Mayo’ in order to provide recognition to the people of South Mayo who will be incorporated into the constituency at the next General Election. Senator Healy Eames has placed a motion on the Seanad order paper, due to be heard by Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan TD, this week.
Statement by An Taoiseach on the election of Pope Francis
On behalf of the Government and the people of Ireland, I offer warm congratulations to Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio on his election as Pope Francis.
Fianna Fáil trying to scaremonger struggling homeowners
Fine Gael Meath West TD and Campaign Manager for the Meath East Bye-Election, Damien English, has today (Thursday) said that Fianna Fáil should stop scaremongering homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgages.
Minister Fitzgerald launches standards and supports for volunteer-led youth groups
Frances Fitzgerald, TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, today launched the National Quality Standards for Volunteer-led Youth Groups in St Andrews Resource Centre, Pearse St, Dublin. The Minister also launched an innovative ‘Route Map’ resource to support volunteers and staff.
EU acts to fill 900,000 ICT vacancies predicted for 2015
Major initiative to meet ICT skills demand and reduce unemployment.
Statement by An Taoiseach on the election of Pope Francis
On behalf of the Government and the people of Ireland, I offer warm congratulations to Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio on his election as Pope Francis.