News & Statements
Important to understand the complexities of suicide – Neville
“It is important to understand the complexities around suicide and the complexity of the decision to take one’s life”, stated Dan Neville TD, Chairman of Fine Gael Parliamentary Party and President of the Irish Association of Suicidology.
175 jobs created and €15m invested in historic buildings
The scheme generated 175 jobs, and a total of €15 million was invested in 540 projects across the country.
FF promised health policy ‘early in new year’. I won’t be holding my breath – Doherty
Fine Gael Meath East TD and Member of the Oireachtas Health Committee, Regina Doherty, has said she hopes that Fianna Fáil will finally deliver on its promise to produce its long awaited health policy.
Review of Fianna Fáil’s policies in 2014
How can we have 20% deposits without a proper rental market? – Hayes
Brian Hayes MEP today questioned the logic of the proposed 20% deposit rule given that the rental market in Ireland does not offer a proper alternative to home ownership for many people.
Statement From Minister Varadkar following today’s High Court judegment in the case of a clinically dead pregnant woman
I wish to convey my heartfelt sympathies to the family and partner of the woman at the centre of this case at this most difficult time – particularly given the season.
Rise in number of planning permissions approved will relieve housing shortage – Doherty
“The number of planning permission applications approved has increased by 52% since this time last year. It will take some time for the effect of these approvals to filter through the housing sector but there is no doubt that this is good news”, says Regina Doherty, Fine Gael TD for Meath East.
Statement by Paudie Coffey, T.D. on progress of unfinished housing developments
Minister for Housing, Planning and Co-ordination of Construction 2020, Paudie Coffey, TD, today published the third annual progress report on tackling the issue of unfinished housing developments which reveals...
Varadkar convenes Emergency Department Taskforce
Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has today (Monday, 22nd December 2014) convened the Emergency Department Taskforce to find long-term solutions to overcrowding.
EU Commission Ruling Helps Smart Phone Users Fight App Rip Off
Fine Gael Dublin MEP, Brian Hayes has today cautioned consumers to be aware of hidden charges when it comes to using apps on smarts phones.