News & Statements
New office for rare diseases being established – Burke
Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator, Colm Burke, has welcomed the news that a National Office for Rare Disease is currently being established in the HSE.
Speech by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland
Following many difficult years for the Irish people the economy is now moving further into recovery.
€300 million investment in social housing is important step towards tackling housing issue – Stanton
“A €300 million investment fund from the Housing Finance Agency and the European Investment Bank will be used to provide 2,000 social housing units over the next three years. Housing of this kind is badly needed in Cobh, Youghal, Midleton, Carrigtwohill, Mallow, Fermoy, Mitchelstown and many rural areas”, says David Stanton, Fine Gael TD for Cork East.
90 new nursing posts for Mullingar Hospital long overdue – McFadden
Fine Gael TD for Longford/ Westmeath, Gabrielle McFadden, has said the 90 new nursing staff to be recruited at Mullingar Hospital is a hugely significant development following ongoing concerns about overcrowding and staff shortages at the hospital.
Changes to small schools policies a relief for rural communities – Deenihan
“The Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O'Sullivan has announced the introduction of two new policies which will support the sustainability of small schools. This will come as very welcome news to many small schools throughout County Kerry”, says Jimmy Deenihan, Minister of State with responsibility for the Diaspora and Fine Gael TD for Kerry.
EIB’s €300 million Social Housing programme big boost for Dublin – Hayes
Brian Hayes MEP for Dublin today welcomed a €300 million programme for Social Housing in Ireland part-financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB), saying that this could be important in tackling the serious shortage of supply of housing in Dublin.
Ireland to benefit from EU funding projects worth €319 million – Hayes
Brian Hayes MEP for Dublin has today (Wednesday) welcomed the announcement of two major EU funding projects worth €319 million which will be spent on cross-border cooperation with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Maynooth University meeting today’s and tomorrow’s skill requirements in the workplace – Durkan
“Today marks a significant milestone in the development of Maynooth University as a highly modern, competitive and progressive university”, says Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Bernard Durkan. Deputy Durkan was speaking after the announcement of a €150 million development plan for Maynooth University.
New policies for small schools to benefit Offaly pupils- Corcoran Kennedy
“Two new policies to support the sustainability of small schools announced by the Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O'Sullivan, will mean that St Kieran’s National School in Clareen will remain a three teacher school and Naomh Brogain, Brackna will remain a four teacher school”, says Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, Fine Gael TD for Laois/Offaly.
Option of lower speed limits in housing estates will help to keep children safe- Butler
Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has welcomed new legislation to lower speed limit in residential areas, saying that it will help to keep children safe.