News & Statements
Doherty welcomes HIQA’s consideration of providing defibrillators in public places
Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, has today (Thursday) welcomed the announcement that the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is examining whether defibrillators should be provided in public places, to deal with out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. It comes as the Ashbourne Cardiac First Responders group is awarded €6,270 in funding through National Lottery grants allocated by the Department of Health.
FG Welcomes Cathaoirleach of New Ross TC, Niamh Fitzgibbon to the Party
Fine Gael General Secretary Tom Curran has said the Party’s Executive Council is happy to confirm that the Cathaoirleach of New Ross Town Council, Cllr Niamh Fitzgibbon, formerly of the Green Party, has joined Fine Gael and has been added to the Party ticket for the New Ross electoral area for next year’s Local Elections to Wexford County Council.
Points for Life is a back to basics approach to physical education with lifelong benefits for our kids – Coghlan
Programme being piloted in Wicklow with Dept of Education.
Naughton Calls on Friends, Families and Neighbours to Be Vigilant over the Holiday Period of Elder Abuse
2013 a hugely successful year for Clare tourism – Conway
Clare Fine Gael Senator, Martin Conway, has today (Wednesday) described 2013 as a hugely successful year for tourism in Clare.
Aer Lingus expansion reaffirms Cork Airport’s status as key link to Munster region – Buttimer
Cork South Central Fine Gael TD, Jerry Buttimer, has said that the expansion by Aer Lingus Regional at Cork Airport reaffirms its status as Ireland’s second airport and a key transport link for the Munster region. Deputy Buttimer was commenting following an announcement by Aer Lingus Regional of an increase in capacity of 25% at Cork Airport.
Taoiseach and Prime Minister Cameron to visit World War 1 memorials in Belgium
The Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD and the British Prime Minister, David Cameron will jointly visit a number of First World War graves and memorials in Flanders, Belgium this morning.
Collins welcomes boost for Cork Airport with Aer Lingus expansion
Fine Gael Cork North West TD, Aine Collins, has today (Thursday) warmly welcomed the announcement that Aer Lingus Regional is to expand its services at Cork Airport, including extra routes and 50,000 extra seats for summer 2014.
Doherty congratulates Lourdes Hospital on top hygiene standards
Fine Gael Meath East TD and member of the Oireachtas Health Committee, Regina Doherty, has today (Wednesday) congratulated the Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda for achieving a 92% compliance level for hand hygiene.
Meath organisations to share in over €116,000 in health funding – Butler
Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has today (Wednesday) welcomed more than €116,000 being allocated to 13 organisations in Meath to provide a range of services, including supports for elderly people, youth work and alcohol and drug treatment. The funding has been allocated by the Department of Health through National Lottery grants.