Richard Bruton, TD

Fine Gael's Deputy Director for Elections, Regina Doherty TD, has today (Monday) said that Fianna Fáil's poor voting record in the Seanad, as revealed in the Irish Independent, emphasises the hypocrisy of the Party's campaign to keep the second House.

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.

Fine Gael Laois/Offaly TD and Deputy Director of Elections for Leinster in the Seanad Abolition Referendum, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, has today (Sunday) said that the tactics being used by Barry Cowen TD show that Fianna Fáil has already lost the argument on saving the Seanad.

Government’s strongest critics add voices to Yes side.

Fine Gael Kildare North Deputy, Bernard Durkan TD, has today (Monday) welcomed the announcement by local food company, O'Brien Fine Foods, of the creation of 51 jobs over the next three years in Timahoe, County Kildare. This is part of a €3 million investment plan by Enterprise Ireland which is supported by the Department of Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation.

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.

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.

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 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.