News & Statements
Investment in important reforms for children and families at forefront of Budget 2014 – Henry
Fine Gael Sligo/North Leitrim Senator, Imelda Henry, has today (Tuesday) welcomed the investment in important reforms contained in Budget 2014 which will be of great benefit to children and families across the country.
Minister Reilly announces free GP care for children aged 5 and under as part of Budget 2014
Progress made in achieving more for less but 2014 will be a challenging year for the health services.
Mulherin welcomes new Garda recruitment drive to commence next summer
Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Michelle Mulherin, has today (Tuesday) welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Justice and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, that recruitment for new Gardaí will recommence next summer.
Over 48,000 new jobs to be supported in 2014 through DJEI Budget – Minister Bruton
More than 48,000 new jobs will be created in 2014 as a result of support from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD said today.
Shatter welcomes Referendum Result on Court of Appeal
Speaking today (Saturday), the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, said: ‘I want to thank those who voted in the Referendum for the substantial support given for the creation of a Court of Appeal.
Statement on behalf of the Government/ICTU/IBEC Group on Dublin Bus
The Government, ICTU and IBEC Group appointed to consider the industrial relations issues within Dublin Bus met this morning to consider a report from Noel Dowling and Ultan Courtney.
83 jobs announced in Cork and Dublin under the Succeed in Ireland Initiative
Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore TD and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, TD today (Friday) announced that four companies are establishing new operations in Cork and Dublin with the creation of a total of 83 new jobs.
€95,000 for community projects in Millstreet and surrounding areas
Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has this morning (Friday) welcomed the announcement of €95,000 for local community projects in Millstreet, Charleville, Banteer, Kanturk and Newmarket from the Cork County Council Community Fund. Deputy Collins went on to say that the continued funding of local initiatives offers social outlets for local people and helps to promote civic and community pride.
Harris launches survey for North Wicklow DART commuters to assess impact of overcrowded trains
Fine Gael TD for Wicklow, Simon Harris, has today (Friday) launched an online survey for North Wicklow commuters to assess the impact the reduction in DART service is having on their commute to work in Dublin.
Securing the future of Hollybrook Lodge will speed up delivery of National Children’s Hospital – Byrne
Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Central, Catherine Byrne, has today (Monday) welcomed the decision by the HSE to take Hollybrook Lodge, the community nursing unit at Inchicore, under the operational management of St. James’s Hospital. The move will free up lands for the new National Children’s Hospital in the process.