News & Statements
Hayes appointed rapporteur for EU Pensions Directive
Fine Gael Brian Hayes MEP has been appointed rapporteur by the European People's Party for an EU Directive on occupational pension funds (IORPs). Mr. Hayes will negotiate the Directive on behalf of the European Parliament and will progress the Directive through the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee in the coming months.
Ireland has nothing to fear from a lower corporation tax in Northern Ireland – Hayes
Following the publication of a Westminster bill to devolve corporation tax to Northern Ireland by 2017, Brian Hayes, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, today (Friday), said that Ireland should have nothing to fear if Northern Ireland reduces its corporation tax rate.
Live Register down by 19.2% in Clondalkin area – Keating
“Live Register Figures show that unemployment has been dropping for 30 months in a row and that in Clondalkin, there has been a fall of 19.2%. This is very much to be welcomed” says Derek Keating Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid-West.
New classroom approved for Killygarry National School – O’Reilly
“Approval has been granted for a new classroom in Killygarry National School. This is great news for the pupils and teachers of Killygarry”, says Joe O’Reilly, Fine Gael TD for Cavan/Monaghan.
New intellectual property legislation good for pharma jobs in Cork – Collins
HSE review of intellectual disability services in Longford/Westmeath must guarantee protection against further cuts– McFadden
Longford/Westmeath Fine Gael TD, Gabrielle McFadden, has said that the current HSE review of intellectual disability services in Longford and Westmeath must guarantee protection against further cuts.
Naughton congratulates Galway’s young scientists
Fine Gael Senator for Galway West/ South Mayo, Hildegarde Naughton today (Wednesday) congratulated Galway’s young scientists after meeting with some of them at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2015.
Alternative space must be found for Naas A&E patients – Durkan
Following a visit today to the A&E in Naas General Hospital, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Bernard Durkan, has emphasised the seriousness of the situation and said that alternative space must be found for A&E patients.
Hayes to meet with car rental industry over complaints from Irish motorists
Fine Gael Dublin MEP, Brian Hayes is today meeting in the European Parliament with representatives from the car hire industry from across Europe. It's an industry that is worth in excess of €10 billion to the European economy.
Protecting local heritage sites is good for Midlands jobs – McFadden
“Protecting our local heritage sites is good for jobs in the Midlands”, says Fine Gael TD for Longford/Westmeath, Gabrielle McFadden. Deputy McFadden was speaking after end of year results for the Built Heritage Jobs Leverage Scheme showed that the scheme generated 175 jobs last year, with a total of €15 million invested in 540 projects across the country.