News & Statements
Minister for European Affairs, Dara Murphy, welcomes jobs security for Pfizer workers
Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central, and Minister for European Affairs, Dara Murphy, has welcomed Pfizer’s decision to reverse planned jobs cuts at its Little Island facility, describing it as very positive news and a welcome development, which will provide job security into the future for the 160 workers and their families. It also represents a vote of confidence in the workers and the plant's productivity, and sends a very positive message to other prospective multinationals, looking to invest in Ireland. OECD and EU statistics show that the Irish economy has been dramatically improving, with Ireland standing out among its European partners, with the highest economic growth rate in the EU (2014).
Deering holds positive meeting with Min for Transport on Dublin/Tullow route
Fine Gael TD for Carlow/Kilkenny, Pat Deering, today (Tuesday), held a very positive meeting with the Minister for Transport, Paschal Donohue TD, at which the future of Bus Éireann Route 5 was discussed.
Govt introduces emergency legislation following Court of Appeal judgment
The Government is introducing emergency legislation following a decision today by the Court of Appeal regarding a challenge to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977.
New EU rules on credit card charges will save retailers and consumers billions every year – Hayes
Brian Hayes, MEP for Dublin, today (Tuesday), welcomed the European Parliament's approval of a Regulation that will cap credit and debit card charges and will lead to huge savings for retailers and consumers.
“Securing the Recovery” – 4th Government Annual Report
Yesterday marked four years since this Government took office.
Carey welcomes naming of Ennis as host venue for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 2016
Clare Fine Gael TD, Joe Carey, has welcomed the decision by the Ardchomhairle of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann to name Ennis as the host venue for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 2016.
Adams admits his policies will threaten Irish jobs – Doherty
“Gerry Adams has admitted his own policies will threaten Irish jobs", says Regina Doherty, Fine Gael TD for Meath East.
Minister Flanagan expresses concern for prison officers after Portlaoise attack
Fine Gael Laois-Offaly TD and Foreign Affairs Minister, Charlie Flanagan, has expressed his concern after two prison officers were hospitalised following an attack at the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise.
Sinn Féin’s nonsensical tax policies would cost jobs and destroy this country – Harris
“Sinn Féin’s nonsensical tax policies would cost jobs and destroy this country,” says Simon Harris, Fine Gael TD for Wicklow/ East Carlow and Minister of State at the Department of Finance.
€942,000 paid to 148 Burren farmers- Breen
Fine Gael TD for Clare, Pat Breen, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney that 148 Burren farmers are to receive €942,000 in payments under the 2014 Burren Farming for Conservation Programme (BFCP).