John Paul Phelan, TD

2015 has been designated as the year of Irish design. Irish Design 2015 (ID2015) is a year-long programme which will promote and celebrate Irish design with the aim of driving job-creation, growing exports and increasing competitiveness.

Fine Gael Sligo/ North Leitrim Senator, Imelda Henry, has today (Monday) welcomed the announcement of €90,000 in funding for the Fleadh Cheoil in 2015.

Fine Gael Clare Senator Martin Conway, has welcomed the establishment of a working group on Seanad Reform by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, has today (Monday) launched Fine Gael’s online tax calculator which allows everyone who pays income tax or USC to see how they benefit from tax cuts introduced in Budget 2015. The Taoiseach said that reducing the tax burden was central to the Government’s jobs plan, necessary to make work pay and ensure that Ireland is attractive to those returning home and those who wish to come and work here.

“Six excellent projects have been shortlisted for public consultation to address the need of the fast growing north side of Dublin. Everyone is encouraged to get involved” says Brian Hayes, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin. Hayes was speaking today following the announcement by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe of a public consultation process where the people of Dublin can have their say on the six possibilities.

Fine Gael Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has today (Monday) called on the Central Bank to consider amending its draft regulations following the closing of the initial consultation period today.

I am already on public record as stating I believe Article 43.3.3° should be deleted from the Constitution, despite the fact that in the past I canvassed vigorously and voted to keep it in the Constitution.

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe T.D. today (Friday) welcomed the announcement by the Taoiseach, Tánaiste, the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of their joint support for the IRFU’s bid to host Rugby World Cup 2023.

It is important to recognise that it is a complex issue and requires a different set of solutions for those who are sleeping rough, for families whose urgent need is for emergency accommodation and for people who are currently in their private rented homes but are in danger of becoming homeless.

national road network with particular reference to identifying areas such as the M50 or other similar routes that are currently experiencing traffic congestion