News & Statements
Cannon pays tribute to playwright Murphy
Minister for the Diaspora and International Development Ciaran Cannon has paid tribute to playwright Tom Murphy who died earlier this week aged 83.
Brexit Customs Solution is the only way forward – Coghlan
Speaking in the Seanad today, Leas Chathaoirleach Senator Paul Coghlan said he believed that it is clear that the UK as whole remaining aligned to the Customs Union is the way to resolve the continuing dilemma over the UK’s future relationship with the EU.
Fianna Fáil’s right arm doesn’t know what its left arm is doing on Brexit – Richmond
Fine Gael Senator, Neale Richmond, has called on Fianna Fáil to get its story straight when it comes to attacking the Government on Brexit.
Mulherin calls for proper traffic management and parking for rural schools
Fine Gael Senator Michelle Mulherin has called for funding for proper traffic management and parking for rural schools.
Feighan highlights with Minister need to advance bed capacity proposals for Sligo Hospital
Senator Frank Feighan today highlighted the need to advance the bed capacity plans for Sligo University Hospital with the Junior Minister for Health, Jim Daly.
Mitchell O’Connor signs an agreement with Oman for Higher Education cooperation
The Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D., has today, in Dublin, signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of Higher Education cooperation with her counterpart from the Sultanate of Oman, the Minister of Higher Education, and H.E. Dr. Rawya Al Busaidi.
New study demonstrates safety of HPV vaccine – Noone
A new global report has confirmed the effectiveness of the HPV vaccine in preventing cervical cancer amongst young girls and women, whilst dispelling the myth the vaccine may cause serious side effects, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Mitchell O’Connor’s opening address at first Technological Higher Education Association Colloquium in GMIT
Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D., opened the first annual Technological Higher Education Association (THEA) Colloquium in GMIT today (10th of May). The three core themes for the day revolve around a central theme of ‘Engagement’ and it brings together students, agencies, enterprises, further education, policy makers, and the voluntary sector to explore the reality of the ‘Engaged Institution’ and how to meet the challenges ahead while working with industry, community, and policy-makers.
Let’s bowl over the opposition with support for Irish cricket team – Farrell
Ireland’s cricket team deserve as much support as possible this weekend for the first test series to be held in the country, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Richmond calls for a day to recognise immigrant communities
Speaking in the Seanad today (Tuesday) Fine Gael Senator, Neale Richmond, has proposed the establishment of a specific day to celebrate Ireland’s immigrant communities.