Helen McEntee, TD

Speaking in Strasbourg, Fine Gael MEP, Brian Hayes has today (Wednesday) welcomed European Commission President, Jean Claude Juncker's plan to deal with the refugee crisis. Mr Hayes made his comments following President Juncker’s' address to the European Parliament this morning.

SAS will be expanding along with our thriving software sector, with 9 of the top 10 companies now having operations here.

Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Anthony Lawlor, is again calling on NAMA to expedite the sale of the Town Centre and to have the vacant building, which has been an eyesore for too long, completed and open for trading.

Fine Gael TD for Longford Westmeath, James Bannon, has reminded local farmers of the extension to the TAMS1 deadline. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, recently extended the closing date to the 14th September 2015, for work already started.

The Government today launched the South East Action Plan for Jobs, aimed at delivering 10-15% employment growth in the region over the coming years.

Fine Gael Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Justice, Disability and Equality, Martin Conway, has today (Monday) welcomed the publication of the Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015, by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald.

Dublin Senator Catherine Noone, has said today (Monday) that practical changes to what parents are putting in lunchboxes can have an impact on the children’s lives for many years to come. Senator Noone is also pointing out the positive change that improving fitness levels can make to the lives of young people.

Sinn Fein looks set for a major U-turn on its opposition to water charges this week...

Dublin Senator Catherine Noone, has called for anti-sugar consumption measures to be implemented here as a matter of priority. The call follows a new UK study revealing that children under 11 may be consuming three times too much sweet food and drink.

“The future is bright for Carlow with the County to benefit from the South East Action Plan for Jobs”, says Fine Gael TD for Carlow/Kilkenny, Pat Deering. Deputy Deering was speaking after Minister Bruton launched the South East Action Plan for Jobs (today) Monday.