News & Statements
Seanad recall now futile – Harris
Fine Gael TD for Wicklow, Simon Harris, has today (Saturday) described the failed attempt by Fianna Fáíl to have the Dáil recalled next week to debate the EU regulation on organ donation as an embarrassing failure for the Party, and that continued efforts have the Seanad recall are futile and a waste of taxpayers’ money.
Seanad reformists should be careful what they wish for – Harris
Fine Gael Wicklow TD, Simon Harris, has today (Wednesday) said those calling for reform of the Seanad should be careful what they wish for, as the last all-Party Seanad reform plan, agreed during the Fianna Fáil/PD Government, included a proposal to increase the number of Senators by five.
20 additional staff for Enterprise Ireland in high-growth markets to create 1200 jobs – Minister Bruton
14% increase in staff targets BRICS countries as part of Action Plan for Jobs focus on Irish exporting companies.
Varadkar welcomes opening of €97m Tralee Bypass
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar TD today welcomed the official opening of the N22/N69 Tralee Bypass.
Confusion surrounding E cigarettes needs to be addressed – Kehoe
Government Chief Whip and Minister of State, Paul Kehoe TD, has written to the Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly TD, and the State's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tony Holohan, asking them to clarify the legal status and health implications of electronic cigarettes.
Statement on the Death of Mr Justice Kevin Feeney
The Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence, Alan Shatter TD, has paid tribute to the late Mr Justice Kevin Feeney who died suddenly yesterday.
Feighan welcomes substantial progress on the Endoscopy project at Roscommon Hospital
Fine Gael Roscommon/South Leitrim TD, Frank Feighan, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the substantial progress made so far on the state-of-the-art €3 million Endoscopy Unit planned for Roscommon County Hospital.
New Road remedial works to be included in overall flood relief scheme to commence next year
Fine Gael TD for Cork South West, Jim Daly, has confirmed that a solution has been agreed between the OPW and the NRA to address the repeat flooding that has been experienced by the residents of properties at New Road, Bandon.
New Road remedial works to be included in overall flood relief scheme to commence next year – Daly
Fine Gael TD for Cork South West, Jim Daly, has confirmed that a solution has been agreed between the OPW and the NRA to address the repeat flooding that has been experienced by the residents of properties at New Road, Bandon.
Taoiseach congratulates Rob Heffernan on his World Championship gold medal
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny today congratulated Rob Heffernan after his gold medal win in the World Athletics Championships 50km walk in Moscow.