News & Statements
Update: M50 and Traffic Congestion – Transport, Tourism and Sport 4th December, 2014
national road network with particular reference to identifying areas such as the M50 or other similar routes that are currently experiencing traffic congestion
Update: Maynooth Post Primary School Placements – Education 4th December, 2014
attention has been drawn to the concerns and frustrations of parents of children in Maynooth, County Kildare whose children find themselves unable to obtain a place if Maynooth post primary school notwithstanding protracted deliberation surrounding the setting up of two separate schools
Water Services Bill 2014
This is not the first time I have spoken on water charges but I welcome the opportunity to reiterate my support for the principle of water charges.
Central Bank warnings on moneylenders are timely but stronger regulations are needed – Byrne
Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, has today (Thursday) welcomed the Central Bank’s warnings on the risks of using moneylender firms, but said that stronger regulations are needed in this area.
Confirmation of Primary Care Centre to serve Tullow, Rathvilly and Hacketstown – Deering
Fine Gael TD for Carlow/ Kilkenny Pat Deering, has received confirmation from the HSE of a new Primary Care Centre for Tullow.
Over €9,000 towards sport and activity for older people in Meath – Butler
“A range of activities will be open to older people in Meath after €9,670 was allocated to local organisations” said Fine Gael TD for Meath West Ray Butler, after the Minister for Sport, Michael Ring TD today awarded funding under the National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People 2014.
Success of NAMA in recouping money for the state to be welcomed – Coghlan
Fine Gael Senator for Kerry and Seanad Chief Whip, Paul Coghlan, has welcomed the progress of NAMA as it continues to sell property and repay debts.
Targeting of adolescent girls online highlights importance of grooming legislation – Corcoran Kennedy
Fine Gael TD for Laois/Offaly and Member of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, has said that an RTÉ programme, due to be aired tonight, which will show that young girls’ photographs are being used on pornography sites and that adolescents are being groomed online, highlights the importance of introducing grooming legislation.
€60m allocated for minor works schemes to enhance capacity and safety on our roads – Donohoe
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, has today (Wednesday) said the provision of €60 million in funding for minor works to be carried out on our national roads over the next three years will improve driving conditions for motorists, accessibility for local communities and will help in further boosting economic activity.
Funding for Carlow flood relief works – Deering
Fine Gael TD for Carlow/Kilkenny, Pat Deering, has today (Wednesday) secured a commitment from Minister for the OPW, Simon Harris, for flood relief works in Carlow.