News & Statements
Brexit campaign can be the start of a better Europe – Richmond
Speaking today (Wednesday) during the Seanad debate on the future of EU - UK relations, Dublin Rathdown Senator, Neale Richmond, has stated that the Brexit campaign can be the start of a better Europe.
Senator Gabrielle McFadden appointed Government Chief Whip in Seanad Éireann
Fine Gael Longford Westmeath Senator, Gabrielle McFadden, has been appointed Government Chief Whip in the Seanad by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD. Senator McFadden was also given the role of Seanad Spokesperson on Defence.
Whether Britain stays or leaves David Cameron’s demands will have to be addressed – Clune
Fine Gael Ireland South MEP, Deirdre Clune, has said that whether Britain decides to stay or leave the EU, David Cameron’s reform demands will have to be addressed
Dads need to take advantage of new paternity scheme – Richmond
Fine Gael Senator for Dublin Rathdown, Neale Richmond, has welcomed the announcement that the Government is to provide fathers with two weeks of paid paternity leave. However, he has warned that for the scheme to work, new Dads need to take advantage of the new scheme.
Interest rate cut good news for small businesses in Louth – Fitzpatrick
Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick, has said today (Tuesday) that Microfinance Ireland (MFI) offering small businesses in Louth the opportunity to avail of a cut in its interest rates is great news. MFI is the not-for-profit Government Agency providing funded finance to micro- enterprises.
SMEs and farmers in Meath should avail of SBCI funding to grow their businesses – Butler
Fine Gael Meath Senator, Ray Butler, has called on SMEs and farmers in Meath to avail of Strategic Banking Cooperation of Ireland funding to grow their businesses.
Transatlantic flights from Cork Airport should be raised with Vice-President Biden – Buttimer
Fine Gael Cork Senator, Jerry Buttimer, has said that the issue of transatlantic flights from Cork Airport should be raised with Vice-President Biden, during his visit to Ireland this week.
Boost for Dundalk with the news that Intact is creating 30 jobs – Fitzpatrick
Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick, has welcomed the the news that Dundalk company Intact has secured investment of €1.9 million, which will create around 30 jobs over the next two years.
Two weeks paid paternity leave for fathers welcome news for families in Cork – Buttimer
Fine Gael Cork Senator, Jerry Buttimer, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, and the Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar, that the Government is to provide fathers with two weeks of paid paternity leave.
Coghlan congratulates Griffin on his appointment as Chairperson of Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport
Leas-Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, Fine Gael Senator in Kerry Paul Coghlan, has warmly welcomed the Taoiseach’s appointment of his Kerry colleague, Brendan Griffin TD, as chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport.