Richard Bruton, TD

I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of the former Taoiseach and leader of my party, Liam Cosgrave. As Taoiseach and as Leader of Fine Gael I extend my deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Brendan Howlin is labouring under the misapprehension that Fianna Fáil are more certain than Fine Gael about keeping Sinn Féin out of Government.

Dublin Senator Catherine Noone is today calling for a review of existing VAT rate anomalies.

A suitable location for respite care has been identified by Enable Ireland and the HSE according to Carlow Fine Gael TD, Pat Deering.

An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, has confirmed that the Government has agreed to transfer a range of responsibilities to Sean Kyne TD under his role as Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development.

13 Donegal projects are to receive €1.15M under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The funding will see funding to digital hubs in Kilcar, Carrigart/Downings and on Arranmore Island as well as ehancement schemes in Newtowncunningham, Falcarragh, Convoy, Ballyliffin, Burtonport, , Churchill, Dunkineely, Mountcharles, Rathmullan and St Johnston.

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD, today (4th October 2017) announced that 281 rural towns and villages across the country are set to benefit from over €21 million in funding under the 2017 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The scheme is a key part of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development.

COUNTY DONEGAL farmers are set to benefit from €14,546,000 in funding under the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme. “This funding will benefit 6,447 farmers across Donegal. I would like to thank my Fine Gael colleague, Minister Michael Creed for fighting hard to make this possible."

Fianna Fáil’s continual gravitation towards Sinn Féin will result in disaster if such a Coalition Government ever came about, Fine Gael TD Hildegarde Naughton has warned.

Gaelscoil Cois Feabhail Moville is to receive funding for necessary works including two mainstream classrooms, the refurbishment of existing two classrooms, two SET rooms, Principal’s Office, Staff room and General Office, Store room and Staff/Disabled Shower.