News & Statements
Ports should be competitive and profitable, but also accountable – Doyle
Fine Gael TD for Wicklow/East Carlow, Andrew Doyle, says Ireland’s ports should be competitive and profitable, but they also need to be accountable.
Time for real poster restrictions – Noone
Senator Catherine Noone has called for poster restrictions of 400 per candidate, per constituency, to be imposed ahead of the next General Election.
New purpose built crèche for Tallaght Hospital – Keane
A new purpose built crèche is to be established at Tallaght Hospital in conjunction with the new Paediatric Satellite Centre. “This is the culmination of a successful campaign to get a high quality purpose built childcare facility in the hospital”, says Fine Gael Dublin South- West Senator Cáit Keane.
9% VAT rate important factor in growth of business for hotels and guesthouse – Fitzpatrick
Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick, has said that growth in the hotel and guesthouses market in Louth comes as a result of hard work and local entrepreneurship, as well as some essential Government measures such as the reduction in the VAT rate and the abolition of the travel tax.
Air ambulance at Custume Barracks to be placed on a permanent footing – McFadden
Fine Gael Longford Westmeath TD, Gabrielle McFadden, has welcomed the confirmation today by the Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, and the Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar, that the air ambulance service is to be established on a permanent basis.
Another new party highlights ineffectiveness of Independents – O’Donovan
“The formation of a new party of Independents shows clearly that Independents on their own are ineffective, and that structure, support and certainty are needed to get things done”, says Fine Gael TD for Limerick, Patrick O’Donovan.
120% increase in number of goods vehicles registered in first 6 months compared to 2013 – Griffin
Fine Gael TD for Kerry, Brendan Griffin has said that an increase of 120% in the number of goods vehicles registered in the first six months of this year compared to the same period in 2013 is an indication of the improving economy and the potential for further growth.
European Commission move on milk price intervention welcome but more can be done – Heydon
Eircode will benefit Tipperary people and businesses- Hayes
Fine Gael TD for Tipperary, Tom Hayes, has said that introduction of Eircode to replace traditional postal addresses will be of benefit to Tipperary people and businesses.
Government pressure on Brussels over milk prices – Collins
Fine Gael Cork North West TD, Áine Collins, has welcomed the extension of the milk price intervention deadline, a move that will be welcomed by Cork dairy farmers, but Deputy Collins says that more can be done on prices paid and volumes eligible.