News & Statements
Extra nurses will alleviate pressure at Naas General – Durkan
Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Bernard Durkan, has welcomed the announcement of 39 new nursing appointments at Naas General Hospital.
Minister Donohoe announces €294 million for regional and local roads
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, today (Tuesday) announced details of the €294 million investment programme for 2015 for regional and local roads, saying the package will allow approximately 2,000 kms of regional and local road to be maintained and strengthened this year.
New Garda recruits signify a bright future for the force- McFadden
Fine Gael TD for Longford Westmeath, Gabrielle McFadden, has said that this week’s intake of new Garda recruits to Templemore, signifies a bright future for the force and is a positive development for communities around the country.
Significant and well timed investment in Cork’s dairy industry – Collins
Fine Gael TD for Cork North West, Áine Collins, has welcomed a significant and well timed investment in the Cork dairy industry, as local farmers prepare for the abolition of milk quotas.
Third intake of Garda recruits brings to 300 the total number of Gardaí in training- Farrell
“Yesterday’s (Monday) intake of new Garda recruits to Templemore is the third in only a matter of months and brings to 300 the number of new Gardaí in training”, says Alan Farrell, Dublin Fingal TD and Member of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality.
Over €9 million allocated for Waterford’s Roads in 2015 – Coffey
Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey has said that he has received confirmation from the Minister for Transport Paschal Donohoe TD that he has allocated over €9 million worth of funding for 2015. Minister Coffey said that this money will be used by Waterford City and County Council to upkeep and maintain our road network over the coming 12 months.
Byrne calls for lower oil prices to be passed on to consumers, especially pensioners
Fine Gael TD for, Dublin South Central, Catherine Byrne, has called for lower oil prices to be passed onto consumers, especially hard pressed pensioners who are vulnerable to fuel poverty.
Aer Lingus flights between Donegal and Dublin a huge boost to the region – McGinley
“Daily flights between Dublin and Donegal are a tremendous boost to the people of Donegal, to businesses in the area and to tourism propects” says Dinny McGinley, Fine Gael TD for Donegal.
“Love Ulster” march chaos should not be repeated – Noone
Fine Gael Dublin Senator Catherine Noone has today called on “Love Ulster” campaigner Willie Frazer to reconsider plans for a ‘Love Ulster’ march on O'Connell Street, fearing a repeat of the clashes seen in 2006.
Shannon could develop an IFSC style strategy – Breen
“Shannon could develop a strategy similar to the proposed strategy for the IFSC in Dublin”, says Fine Gael Clare TD and Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, Pat Breen.