Senator Paddy Burke

Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire, Maria Bailey, has welcomed moves to open dlr LexIcon, Dun Laoghaire’s flagship library, on Sundays, saying this will extend its appeal and make it more accessible to local people, as well as visitors to the area. “Sunday openings for dlr Lexicon, our flagship library in Dun Laoghaire, would be a really positive move. This was first mooted in the dlr Library Development Plan 2016-2020 which was approved by Council on 11 April 2016, and the matter of Sunday openings was agreed in principle at a meeting of the Council last night (Wednesday). “dlr LexIcon is much more than just a library; it is an art and cultural centre, with excellent exhibition space. It is also used for study and research by the local community, and Sunday opening hours would simply be about extending these services and facilities to the local community. “Sunday is also a busy day for visitors coming to Dun Laoghaire and Sunday openings will likely mean increased footfall in dlr LexIcon from people who have never been inside its doors before. No doubt they will be amazed by the beautiful facility and all that is on offer there. This is also really good for extending the appeal of the library and ensuring increased use of its services in the long term.”

Fine Gael TD for Wicklow/East Carlow, Andrew Doyle, has said that a drop of 3,376 in the Live Register in Wicklow since the launch of the Action Plan for Jobs in early 2012, is a strong indication that Fine Gael is continuing to deliver on its pledge to prioritise job creation and reduce unemployment.

Fine Gael Senator, Catherine Noone, has said that further measures need to be introduced as a matter of urgency to tackle rising insurance costs.

Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon, has been elected Chair of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party in a vote at a meeting of the Parliamentary Party tonight (Wednesday).

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Josepha Madigan, has said that substantial additional funding for An Garda Síochána is good news for Dublin Rathdown and communities across Ireland.

Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD and Minister of State Catherine Byrne, has welcomed the approval of €371,000 in funding for the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) for a world class Freud exhibition, saying it will be a real boost for the museum and for the Kilmainham area.

Fine Gael Dublin Senator James Reilly, has said that he is concerned to learn from media reports that issues have arisen at Rush-Lusk Credit Union.

Fine Gael Senator, in Dublin Rathdown, Neale Richmond, has congratulated former journalist Emma Blain, who has been selected by Fine Gael to replace Neale Richmond on Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. The vacancy on the Council arose following Richmond's election to Seanad Eireann.

Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick, said that a fall in the Live Register of over 30% in Louth, over the past five years is proof of Fine Gael’s commitment to creating sustainable employment.

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown and Family Lawyer, Josepha Madigan, has welcomed the findings of the Health Information and Quality Authority’s 2015 overview report on their independent inspections of Tusla run children’s services.