Senator Micheál Carrigy

It is my pleasure to address the Transport Ireland Conference. This is the third time that I have done so since I was appointed as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.

NEW €1 MILLION SCHEME TO REDUCE THE PRICE OF IMPORTED FODDER TO FARMERS Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has welcomed the announcement by Minister Simon Coveney that he is going to make a fund of €1 million available to help reduce the price of imported fodder. Collins said "In light of the difficulties experienced by farmers in sourcing fodder supplies today's announcement by Minister Coveney will give much needed relief, especially to my constituency and in particular to the Dunhallow region.

As stated on numerous occasions, this legislation will close the loophole in our motor taxation system that is costing the taxpayer in excess of €50 million per annum. It will ensure a more fair and transparent system for road users.

Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has said that funding for Fingal LEADER Partnership can now be accessed for rural economic development via a €90 million fund, announced by Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan today in the Dáil.

Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has said that funding for Fingal LEADER Partnership can now be accessed for rural economic development via a €90 million fund, announced by Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan today in the Dáil.

NEW €1 MILLION SCHEME TO REDUCE THE PRICE OF IMPORTED FODDER TO FARMERS Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has welcomed the announcement by Minister Simon Coveney that he is going to make a fund of €1 million available to help reduce the price of imported fodder. Collins said "In light of the difficulties experienced by farmers in sourcing fodder supplies today's announcement by Minister Coveney will give much needed relief, especially to my constituency and in particular to the Dunhallow region.

Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has said that funding for Fingal LEADER Partnership can now be accessed for rural economic development via a €90 million fund, announced by Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan today in the Dáil.

Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has said that funding for Fingal LEADER Partnership can now be accessed for rural economic development via a €90 million fund, announced by Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan today in the Dáil.

As stated on numerous occasions, this legislation will close the loophole in our motor taxation system that is costing the taxpayer in excess of €50 million per annum. It will ensure a more fair and transparent system for road users.

Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, Olivia Mitchell has urged public sector unions to work constructively with the LRC in an effort to form an agreement on how savings of €300 million can be made on public sector pay and pensions. Deputy Mitchell was speaking during Private Members Business on the Croke Park 2 agreement.