News & Statements
Minister Coffey Opens New €1 million State-of-the-Art Facility at Waterpark N.S.
Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey was today delighted to attend and open the new Waterpark National School building in Waterford City. Commenting on the event Minister Coffey stated:
Minister McHugh welcomes School Building Projects 2016 – 2021
I am pleased to confirm that the Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan TD, has announced the list of schools who are to be included in the School Building Projects 2016 – 2021, in order to continue to meet the accommodation requirements of our growing school going population.
Dáil Speech on Finance Bill 2016
I, too, welcome this Finance Bill. I have been speaking on Finance Bills in one way or another since I was first elected to the council in 1998. In those days I was dealing with the finances of the local authority. Here we deal with the finances of the nation.
Dáil Speech on Finance Bill 2016
I, too, welcome this Finance Bill. I have been speaking on Finance Bills in one way or another since I was first elected to the council in 1998. In those days I was dealing with the finances of the local authority. Here we deal with the finances of the nation.
Ireland signs Istanbul Convention on combating violence against women – Corcoran Kennedy
Fine Gael TD for Laois/Offaly, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, has said that Ireland’s signing of the Istanbul Convention reaffirms this Government’s commitment to implementing a zero tolerance attitude to violence against women.
Ireland takes significant step towards preventing and combating domestic violence – Doherty
Fine Gael TD for Meath East, Regina Doherty, has said that Ireland’s signature of the Istanbul Convention is a very significant step forward. The Council of Europe Convention is focused on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.
Primary Medical Certificates (PMCs) for people with Down Syndrome would improve lives – Sheahan
This week, Fine Gael Senator for Kerry, Tom Sheahan, has urged the Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan TD to introduce PMCs to all people with Down Syndrome.
Thomasina Connell to represent Fine Gael in Laois in General Election
Thomasina Connell will represent the party in the Laois Constituency in the forth-coming General Election, along with Minister for Foreign Affairs, Charlie Flanagan TD.
Funding boost for schools in Waterford to upgrade school buildings and improve facilities – Minister Coffey
Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey said that primary schools in Waterford are to benefit from funding to upgrade school buildings and improve facilities for students and teachers.
Minister Coffey calls on Bank of Ireland to reconsider €700 withdrawal limit
Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey has called on Bank of Ireland to reconsider its new customer policy of only allowing withdrawals of more than €700 with tellers. Minister Coffey said that this policy should be looked at again and a practical approach should be taken, in particular for rural & elderly customers where branches exist.