News & Statements
Coffey to meet Min. Hayes on future of Mount Congreve Gardens
Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, will this week meet with the Minister for State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Brian Hayes TD, and senior officials from the OPW, which is the State body responsible for the transition and management of Mount Congreve Gardens in county Waterford from the Congreve trust to the State.
Mitchell welcomes long overdue Dundrum Garda Station refurbishment
Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, Olivia Mitchell, has welcomed the issuing of Invitations to Tender for the extension and refurbishment of Dundrum Garda Station.
Almost €500,000 of capital funding approved for upgrade of marine areas in Waterford – Coffey
Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has today (Friday) welcomed news from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, that approval has been given for almost €500,000 for capital works projects in marine leisure and tourism infrastructure. This funding will cover three projects in Tramore, Boatstrand and Abbeyside and will be 75% funded by the Department, with the remainder coming from the Local Authority.
Cork’s own public bike scheme to enhance accessibility and promote physical activity – Buttimer
Cork South Central Fine Gael TD, Jerry Buttimer, has today (Friday) welcomed the announcement of a public bike scheme for Cork, saying that it will help promote healthier lifestyles while enhancing the accessibility of Cork.
Galway Bike Scheme will help foster culture of cycling – Cannon
Speech by the Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny T.D. at National Pen
National Pen’s 200 new jobs will add to the 3,000 that the private sector is now creating every month.
Democracy Matters miss the point entirely – Harris
Fine Gael TD for Wicklow, Simon Harris, has today (Friday) said that the posters launched by Democracy Matters miss the point entirely that the Seanad has no power to grab.
Almost €500,000 of capital funding approved for upgrade of marine areas in Waterford – Coffey
Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has today (Friday) welcomed news from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, that approval has been given for almost €500,000 for capital works projects in marine leisure and tourism infrastructure. This funding will cover three projects in Tramore, Boatstrand and Abbeyside and will be 75% funded by the Department, with the remainder coming from the Local Authority.
Mitchell welcomes new classes for children with special needs in Dublin South
Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Olivia Mitchell, has welcomed the announcement (10/09/2013) that Whitechurch National School and Ballinteer Community School will be opening new classes for children with special needs from this month.
An Taoiseach officially launches Fine Gael’s campaign for a Yes vote on October 4th
An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, has today (Tuesday) joined Director of Elections, Minister Richard Bruton TD, and the Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter TD, to launch Fine Gael’s campaign for a Yes vote on October 4th in the Referendums on abolishing the Seanad and establishing a Court of Appeal.