News & Statements
Northside Metro can’t be derailed by Southside squabble – Farrell & Rock
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell and Fine Gael TD for Dublin North West, Noel Rock have called for the Metrolink project to be separated into two phases with the prioritisation of the development of Metro from the city centre to north Dublin.
Positive news for Limerick jobs as US Sanctions on Aughinish Alumina lifted – Neville
Deputy Tom Neville, Limerick Fine Gael TD, has welcomed confirmation that US sanctions on the owners of Aughinish Alumina have now been removed.
There is no legislating for empathy or simple humanity – Naughton
There is no legislating for empathy or simple humanity in relation to sharing images on messaging apps and social media, a Fine Gael TD has said.
€2,700 tickets for Ireland v England show the necessity of touting legislation – Rock
Anti-ticket touting legislation is set to advance in the Dáil on Tuesday, which will see it move closer to finally becoming law, a Fine Gael TD has said.
It’s time for action on WhatsApp – Brophy
The spreading of misinformation, graphic images, fake news and defamatory comments via the popular messaging service, WhatsApp, has become such a serious issue that legislators can no longer ignore it, Fine Gael TD Colm Brophy said.
Minister Mitchell O’Connor launches new Irish Sign Language Bachelor of Education programme for deaf students
Minister of State Mitchell O’Connor welcomes record number of enrolments in Higher Education Institutions in 2017
Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor has welcomed today’s release of key statistics from the Higher Education Sector in ‘Higher Education: Key Facts and Figures’ by the Higher Education Authority (HEA).
Aughinish Alumina saga comes to an end – O’Donovan
THE final outcome of a bid to block the lifting of US sanctions against a major Limerick employer has been described as “a huge sigh of relief” for all concerned workers by Fine Gael Minister Patrick O’Donovan.
Welcome relief for Aughinish Alumina – Neville
THE result of a vote which means US sanctions can be lifted on a major Limerick employer is “a welcome relief” to all concerned, Fine Gael TD Tom Neville has said.
Ireland to benefit from €650bn EU programme – Kelly
The establishment of the new InvestEU Programme will lead to more public and private investment across the country, Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly has said.