Senator Maria Byrne

Fine Gael Limerick TD, Dan Neville, has today (Friday) warmly welcomed the announcement by CPL Fuels Ireland that it is investing €22 million in a new manufacturing plant at Foynes Port, with the creation of 142 new jobs. Deputy Neville attended the official announcement, which was made by the Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan TD, and the Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan TD, earlier today.

Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, has today (Friday) said that the new Strategic Investment Fund, set to be established by the Government, will create jobs and stimulate the economy. Under new plans published by the Government, the National Pension Reserve Fund (NPRF) will be used by the Government to provide €6.4 billion for commercial investment.

Clare Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway has today (Friday) welcomed the opening of a new walking route from Doolin to Liscannor via the Cliffs of Moher, saying it will help to attract extra tourists to the North Clare area. Senator Conway is due to attend the official opening of the 12km route later today.

Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has the announcement by Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan TD, that he has approved €2.8 million of funding for the construction of the Cheekpoint Sewerage Scheme, Sewerage Network Upgrade and Wastewater Treatment Plant Design Build Contract. This funding is part of the Seven Villages Sewerage Scheme and is included in the Minister’s Water Services Investment Programme, which will lead to improved water quality in the area when the works are completed.

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today (Friday) welcomed new merchandise trade figures published by the CSO which show that goods exports in April are up 6% on the same month in 2012.

Fine Gael TD for Limerick City, Kieran O’Donnell, has welcomed Limerick 2030, the strategic plan for Limerick, which was announced by the Government today (Firday). This plan sets out an ambitious vision for the city over the next 17 years.

The Taoiseach, Enda Kenny T.D., warmly welcomed the Northern Ireland Economic Package agreed between the British Prime Minister David Cameron and First Minister Peter Robinson and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinnesss announced in London this afternoon.

Fine Gael Waterford Deputy Paudie Coffey has welcomed news from the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government Phil Hogan TD that he has approved €2.8 million worth of funding for the construction of the Cheekpoint Sewerage Scheme, Sewerage Network Upgrade and Wastewater Treatment Plant Design Build Contract. This funding is part of the seven villages sewerage scheme is included in the Minister’s Water Services Investment Programme and will lead to an improved water quality in the area when these works are completed.