News & Statements
Griffin condemns felling of cross on Carrauntoohil as an act of shameless vandalism
Fine Gael TD for Kerry, Brendan Griffin, has today (Saturday) condemned the cutting down of the cross at the summit of Carrauntoohil as an act of shameless vandalism.
Murphy calls on opposition parties to clarify their inconsistent positions on water charges
Dara Murphy TD, Minister for European Affairs and Data Protection, has called on opposition parties to clarify inconsistent and contradictory statements they made today on water charges.
50,000 Irish people to be protected against deportation from America – Perry
Fine Gael Sligo North Leitrim TD, John Perry has welcomed President Obama’s announcement to protect up to five million undocumented immigrants from deportation, saying that 50,000 Irish Americans are set to benefit.
Announcement on U.S. immigration reform gives hope to some undocumented Irish – Breen
Fine Gael TD for Clare and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee, Pat Breen, has today (Friday) welcomed President Obama’s announcement on changes to the U.S. immigration system
Be vigilant for signs of domestic abuse – McFadden
Fine Gael TD for Longford Westmeath, Gabrielle McFadden, has highlighted the importance of everyone being aware of the risk factors for domestic abuse in their homes and communities. Deputy McFadden was speaking after observing the minute’s silence at the Dáil this week for Women’s Aid.
Ireland must exert its influence on Juncker’s €300 billion plan – Hayes
Brian Hayes MEP today said that Ireland must make its voice heard on Jean-Claude Junker's proposed €300 billion investment plan for Europe which is due to be decided by the European Commission next week.
Shop local this Christmas – McEntee
Fine Gael TD for Meath East, Helen McEntee, has encouraged Meath people to shop local this Christmas, saying that the festive period is a great opportunity to support local retailers.
Update: Cause for Job Losses in Manufacturing Sectors – Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation 20th November, 2014
most commonly identified cause for job losses in the manufacturing and services sectors in here in each of the past five years to date
Update: Ireland Remaining Competitive for Foreign Direct Investment – Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation 20th November, 2014
this country continues to remain competitive and attractive for foreign direct investment and indigenous investment
Update: Kildare County Council Housing Proposal Funding – Environment, Community and Local Government 20th November, 2014
Kildare County Council have sought funding for specific housing proposals to alleviate the urgent and immediate problem of homelessness with particular reference to the need to acquire a number of already constructed housing units for this purpose