Peter Burke, TD

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for the completion of the Naas Community College located in the Millennium Park, Naas, County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

DÁIL QUESTION addressed to the Minister of State at the Department of Health (Kathleen Lynch) by Deputy Anthony Lawlor for WRITTEN ANSWER on 11/11/2015 * To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the establishment of a Primary Care Centre in Kilcock, Co. Kildare; when the Centre will be completed and open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Fine Gael Carlow/Kilkenny TD, Pat Deering, has said that 60% of Bagnelstown’s housing list is to be eliminated by two new developments in the area.

Longford/Westmeath Fine Gael TD, Gabrielle McFadden, has said that today (Friday) marks a great milestone for Center Parcs Longford Forest, with the submission of their application for planning permission.

Fine Gael Wexford Senator Michael D'Arcy has highlighted the gap between what Micheál Martin and Fianna Fáil say and what they actually do. The Fianna Fáil leader was in Wexford this week, promising the sun, moon and stars if returned to power.

Following the announcement last week, as part of the Finance Bill, that employers will be able to gift vouchers of up to €500, tax free, Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey has welcomed the news that this measure will be fast tracked on time for Christmas.

Fine Gael TD for Carlow/Kilkenny, Pat Deering, has today (Thursday) voiced his support for the proposal to establish a UK style student loan system to fund third level education in Ireland.

“Fianna Fáil TDs are going around trying to frighten people by saying that 1,500 Gardaí are eligible to retire, suggesting the force will be much weakened as a result. The truth on Garda retirements, according to figures I received from the Department of Justice, is that just 291 Gardaí retired in 2014. A further 209 Gardaí retired in the first three quarters of this year suggesting that the annual total for this year will again be below 300.

Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, has welcomed the news that the Kilmainham Gaol volunteers are to be recognised as part of the 2016 commemorations.

Fine Gael Meath East TD, Helen McEntee, has called on Doosan to clarify the situation with workers in Geith International in Slane.