News & Statements
Cabinet approves more than €1.7M to Council for initial flood clean-up – McHugh
THE Cabinet today approved more than €1.7M in payments to Donegal County Council to cover the costs of the initial clean-up after the Inishowen Flood. A payment of €1,729,122 will be made to the council in the coming days.
Banning alcohol advertising near schools is a big win from the Public Health Alcohol Bill – Noone
Official recognition of ISL a sign of progress for the deaf community – Buttimer
The passing of the Irish Sign Language Bill 2016 through the Seanad is a real sign of progress for the deaf community in this country, according to the Leader of the Seanad, Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer. Senator Buttimer was speaking after the Bill passed through the Seanad today (Friday) after passing through the Dáil yesterday (Thursday).
Minister Mitchell O’Connor announces ring fenced funding for the Castlebar campus of GMIT
Minister Mitchell O’Connor launches two QQI reports to enhance quality in Higher Education
New incentive for employers to hire older people will bring widespread benefits – Neville
A government move to incentives employers to hire people over 50 is progressive and will benefit society as a whole, A Fine Gael TD has said.
Cannon says Brexit agreement will be welcomed by Irish in the UK
Minister for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciaran Cannon, has welcomed the guarantee that there will be no hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic and said it will be especially welcomed by Irish people across the UK.
Seanad Brexit Committee Report can guide the way for Phase 2 negotiations – Richmond
The Seanad Brexit Committee Report can guide the way for the Government as we approach Phase 2 of the Brexit negotiations. That’s according to the Chair of the Committee and Fine Gael Senator Neale Richmond.
McHugh welcomes Brexit breakthrough as ‘huge step forward for Donegal’
New apprenticeships will support learners and boost critically important sectors – Kyne
Minister for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development and Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South, Seán Kyne TD, has welcomed the launch of 26 new apprenticeships as part of €122 million investment in apprenticeships by Government in 2018.