Senator Tim Lombard

Dublin Senator Catherine Noone has called for greater vigilance about eating disorders affecting teenagers.

Fine Gael Senator Kieran O’Donnell has announced that the 60 modular bed unit at University Hospital Limerick has been given the green light. 

Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Central and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Catherine Byrne, has welcomed the appointment of retired Assistant Garda Commissioner, Jack Nolan, to undertake a scoping exercise in the Inchicore and Kilmainham areas.

The Fine Gael executive council has added Cllr Patrick O’Neill as a candidate for the Carlow-Kilkenny constituency in the next General Election.

Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone has called for greater training and awareness for people working with children and teens, following the publication of a report showing that Ireland has the second highest rate of asthma mortality among the EU countries studied.

Senator Jerry Buttimer Leader of Seanad Eireann is calling for a new approach in the well-being of children by introducing yoga to schools.

Minister of State for Food, Forestry and Horticulture, Andrew Doyle has announced he is seeking the Fine Gael nomination for Ireland South in upcoming the European Elections.

Fine Gael has selected two candidates – Mairead McGuinness and Maria Walsh - for the European Elections in the Midlands North-West constituency.