News & Statements
Investment in new school for Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré a necessity – Perry
Fine Gael TD for Sligo Leitrim, John Perry says investment in a new permanent building for Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré is a necessity and confirmation that preferred sites have now been identified is good news for parents and children in Sligo.
MEP Hayes welcomes European Commissions’ proposal on refugee crisis
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.
MEP Hayes welcomes European Commissions’ proposal on refugee crisis
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.
Announcement of 150 Jobs at SAS Institute’s Multilingual Inside Sales Centre in Dublin
SAS will be expanding along with our thriving software sector, with 9 of the top 10 companies now having operations here.
Now is the time for NAMA to act on Naas Town Centre
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.
Bannon reminds farmers of extension to TAMS 1 deadline
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.
Government launches South East Action Plan for Jobs, part of €250million regional jobs strategy
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.
New legislation will tackle the number of break-ins carried out by repeat offenders – Conway
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.
Practical changes to your child’s lunchbox could have a life-long impact – Noone
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 U-turn on water charges
Sinn Fein looks set for a major U-turn on its opposition to water charges this week...