Richard Bruton, TD

Approval of planning permission for the new Kerry Group

Approval of planning permission for the new Kerry Group

Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has said the release of €90 million in LEADER funding by the Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan TD, will now provide the financial impetus for many important community projects in Roscommon, Leitrim and across the country.

Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has welcomed the announcement that funding is being allocated to Meath Partnership. The Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan TD, has released a total of €90 million of funding under the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013.

Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has said that retained fire fighters will be able to access social protection support payments following a decision made by the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD. Deputy Coffey has met many of the retained fire fighters in Waterford who were anxious to have access to these supports re-instated and will be glad to hear that Minister Burton will be approving this measure in the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013 which will becoming before the Oireachtas soon.

It is my pleasure to address the Transport Ireland Conference. This is the third time that I have done so since I was appointed as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.

NEW €1 MILLION SCHEME TO REDUCE THE PRICE OF IMPORTED FODDER TO FARMERS Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has welcomed the announcement by Minister Simon Coveney that he is going to make a fund of €1 million available to help reduce the price of imported fodder. Collins said "In light of the difficulties experienced by farmers in sourcing fodder supplies today's announcement by Minister Coveney will give much needed relief, especially to my constituency and in particular to the Dunhallow region.

As stated on numerous occasions, this legislation will close the loophole in our motor taxation system that is costing the taxpayer in excess of €50 million per annum. It will ensure a more fair and transparent system for road users.

Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has said that funding for Fingal LEADER Partnership can now be accessed for rural economic development via a €90 million fund, announced by Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan today in the Dáil.

Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has said that funding for Fingal LEADER Partnership can now be accessed for rural economic development via a €90 million fund, announced by Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan today in the Dáil.