News & Statements
Health Comm to meet with HSE for update on Section 38 and 39 bodies – Buttimer
Cork South Central Fine Gael TD and Chairperson of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, Jerry Buttimer, has confirmed that the Health Committee has requested a meeting with the HSE to receive an update on its review of Section 38 and 39 organisations. Deputy Buttimer said that the HSE review is another move towards greater transparency, which is critical to restore public trust and confidence in such bodies.
Suite of measures needed to deal with rising demand for residential property in Dublin – Noone
Fine Gael Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has welcomed the recent announcement that AIB is establishing a €350 million development finance fund for house building, but added that a suite of measures is needed to deal with the rising demand for residential property in the capital.
€50 million flood protection measure is a vital investment in Cork city – Murphy
Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central, Dara Murphy, has welcomed the announcement by Minister of State for the OPW, Brian Hayes TD, that €50 million is to be invested in flood prevention measures for Cork city.
Fine Gael to host the European People’s Party Congress in Dublin on 6th-7th March
Fine Gael and its leader Taoiseach Enda Kenny will host the European People's Party (EPP) Congress for the European elections in the Convention Centre Dublin on 6th and 7th March, 2014.
Government on working visit to OECD, Paris
The Taoiseach and Tánaiste will pay a working visit to the OECD on Friday, 7 February 2014, to discuss a range of economic and social policy issues with OECD experts following Ireland’s successful exit from the EU IMF Programme.
County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013
I welcome the opportunity to speak to the Bill and I welcome its import and intent. In the county enterprise board in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown we have had a body of real excellence and I have had nothing but admiration for it through the years because of the work it has done.
Parliamentary Question addressed to the Minister for Health
To ask the Minister for Health what will happen to patients' medical records due to the closure of Mount Carmel Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter?
Clune accepts challenge of fighting to represent Ireland South in Europe
Fine Gael Cork Senator, Deirdre Clune, has said she is proud to accept the challenge of securing a second seat for Fine Gael in the Ireland South constituency.
Kelly says Ireland needs a strong voice in Europe
Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South , Sean Kelly , has said the people of Ireland must send their strongest voices to work for them in Europe.
More funding, more services, more staff in new improved system for local enterprise supports
Local Enterprise Offices will be up and running in April.