Senator Tim Lombard

Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has said that communities across south and southwest Cork will benefit from a €1.5 million upgrade by ESB Networks.

To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the request by the Irish League of Credit Unions to lift restrictions which prevent credit unions from providing broader banking services; if any changes are envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to revise the On-Line Claim System recording system so as to differentiate leave due to an assault from regular sick leave so that any changing trends may be monitored adequately; and if she will make a statement on the matter?

Fine Gael TD for Wicklow/East Carlow and Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Simon Harris, has said that Micheál Martin’s admission that he would go into government with AAA/Socialists shows the lengths his party will go to in order to gain power.

Fine Gael Longford/Westmeath TD, Gabrielle McFadden, says that the Midlands Greenway, officially opened by An Taoiseach on Sunday, October 19th, 2015, is a wonderful asset for the Midlands, opening up the region to more visitors and boosting local economies.

Fine Gael TD for Kerry and Minister of State, Jimmy Deenihan, has welcomed the news that Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Paudie Coffey, has signed a foreshore licence to allow dredging works at Fenit Harbour.

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Fine Gael TD for Laois/Offaly, Charlie Flanagan, confirmed the beginning of advance payments to farmers. Over €18 million will be available for farmers in Laois.

Minister of State for Finance and Fine Gael TD for Wicklow-East Carlow, Simon Harris, says it's clear from comments made today by Sinn Féin's Deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald that if her party had their way, the USC would be here to stay.

Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, Brian Hayes, today welcomed a letter from the EU Climate Commissioner, which says that Ireland is on course to meet its EU greenhouse gas emissions targets by 2020. Under EU binding targets, Ireland is obliged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20%, compared to 2005 levels.

Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has said that a dedicated tourism brand needs to be developed to promote and sell Cork. Deputy Buttimer was commenting following the announcement of a similar initiative for Dublin.