Emer Higgins, TD

I am delighted to be able to announce this honour to mark the vital contribution by so many selfless firefighters and crews and everything they do on a daily basis to save and protect life and shape our country. The nation’s fire services were not formally recognised with the 1916 Commemorative Medals during the centenary. That oversight will now be put right.

The European Investment Bank announcement of funding for the National Broadband Plan will help the roll out of broadband across Mayo, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Dublin Senator Catherine Noone has called for the mandatory fortification of flour with Folic Acid.

The announcement of a new secondary school for the Citywest/Saggart area is great news for the community, a Fine Gael TD has said.

A French sportswear chain has reached agreement with Dublin City Council to buy a large site in Ballymun which has the potential generate up to 100 jobs, a Fine Gael TD has said.

I want entrepreneurial students and graduates to think hard about competing in this €500,000 fund. It will provide up to €50,000 in equity for up to 10 successful applicants. This incentive is designed to accelerate the growth of start-up companies that have the capability to succeed in global markets.

Over €200 million in new funding will be a major boost to the Irish Film Industry over the next decade, Limerick TD, Tom Neville has said.

Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs, Alan Farrell has said Scouting Ireland must answer questions on the reported mishandling in a case of alleged rape, particularly given the organisation is in receipt of State funding.

The Government needs to strongly consider Ballymun for the location of its planned new Irish language and cultural hub for Dublin, a Fine Gael TD has said.

In advance of the implementation of the Sugar Tax, it is already having an impact on how soft drinks companies are selling their products, Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone has said.