News & Statements
Keane calls for cross-departmental approach to improve standards in the childcare sector
Fine Gael Senator for Dublin South-West, Cáit Keane, has called on the Minister for Education & Skills, Jan O'Sullivan, and Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, James Reilly TD, to introduce a strong cross departmental approach in order to improve standards in the childcare sector. The Senator made her comments in the context of the Seanad debate on 'Improving the Quality of Early Years Education' today (Thursday).
Urgent action needed to protect Bose work force – Conlan
“I am very sad to hear of the closure of the Bose plant in Carrickmacross due to their global restructuring plan” says Fine Gael TD for Cavan/Monaghan, Seán Conlan.
Cork going from strength to strength with thousands of new jobs created – Collins
Fine Gael TD for Cork North West, Áine Collins, has said that recent Enterprise Ireland employment figures show that Cork is going from strength to strength with thousands of extra jobs created over the last three years.
Funding for the non-Gaeltacht islands confirmed for the remainder of 2015 – Harrington
Fine Gael Cork South West TD, Noel Harrington, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the news that funding for the Development Offices on non- Gaeltacht islands is confirmed for the remainder of 2015, while a longer term plan is worked out.
Government announces wording for Marriage Equality referendum
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Justice and Equality, has today announced the wording agreed by the Government for the constitutional amendment on Marriage Equality.
Kildare getting back on its feet with thousands of extra jobs created – Heydon
“Fine Gael Kildare South TD, Martin Heydon, has said that recent Enterprise Ireland employment figures show that Kildare is getting back on its feet with thousands of extra jobs created last year.
Minister McHugh welcomes confirmation that Breast Service Unit to continue at Letterkenny General Hospital
The Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, Joe McHugh TD, has today (Wednesday), welcomed confirmation that Breast Service Unit is to continue at Letterkenny General Hospital.
McFadden welcomes expansion of PPD operations in Athlone
Fine Gael TD for Longford/Westmeath, Gabrielle McFadden, has welcomed the continued growth of Pharmaceutical Product Development’s (PPD) operations in Athlone with the news it is to add a new, state-of-the-art laboratory to its Athlone facility.
Taoiseach to attend Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD will today travel to Davos to attend the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
The Galway recovery is strong with thousands of new jobs created – Kyne
Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South, Seán Kyne has said that recent IDA and Enterprise Ireland employment figures show that the Galway recovery is strong with thousands of extra jobs created over the last three years.