News & Statements
Byrne calls for urgent implementation of reforms to Drugs Task Forces
Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Central, Catherine Byrne, has today (Friday) called for the urgent implementation of reforms set out for the National Drugs and Alcohol Strategy, following the publication of a report detailing rising cocaine use and cannabis cultivation in Ireland.
Conway welcomes first new Flybe service for Shannon
Fine Gael Clare Senator, Martin Conway, has welcomed the announcement that Flybe is to operate a year-round return service between Shannon Airport and Glasgow. The three time weekly service, beginning in May, is expected to bring over 10,000 additional passengers through Shannon this year.
More than €4m made available for smarter travel projects in Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown – Mitchell O’Connor
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has welcomed the announcement of more than €4 million for smarter travel projects in Dun Laoghaire and Rathdown, which is being made available by the National Transport Authority to improve pedestrian access and encourage greater use of bikes and public transport.
Urgent Care Centre at St. Mary’s proof of Govt’s commitment to the northside – Murphy
Fine Gael Cork North Central Deputy, Dara Murphy, has welcomed the official opening of the Urgent Care Centre on the St Mary's site in Gurranabraher today (Friday) by the Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly TD. Deputy Murphy said the location of the Centre at St. Mary’s is proof of the Government’s commitment to the hospital site as well the northside of Cork City.
New graphic health warnings to help parents quit smoking and prevent children from starting’
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has today welcomed the introduction of new measures that will ensure that all cigarette packaging placed on the Irish market will have to display graphic photographs with a strong health warning.
Burke calls on HSE to implement European Working Time Directive for NCHDs
€4 million plan for safer, smarter travel in Fingal
"The National Transport Authority has allocated €4 million to Fingal's Road Development Plan to improve safety and smarter travel throughout Fingal", according to Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal Alan Farrell. The funding was confirmed today through the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.
€4 million plan for safer, smarter travel in Fingal
"The National Transport Authority has allocated €4 million to Fingal's Road Development Plan to improve safety and smarter travel throughout Fingal", according to Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal Alan Farrell. The funding was confirmed today through the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.
€4 million plan for safer, smarter travel in Fingal
"The National Transport Authority has allocated €4 million to Fingal's Road Development Plan to improve safety and smarter travel throughout Fingal", according to Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal Alan Farrell. The funding was confirmed today through the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.
Garda numbers and financing would be lower under Fianna Fáil
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has today (Thursday) highlighted the hypocrisy of Fianna Fáil's criticism of the Government's management of Garda resources and stated that under Fianna Fáil's 'National Recovery Plan' we would have less Gardaí and a smaller Garda budget.