News & Statements
Major investment in National Commemoration Projects to benefit Richmond Barracks
Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Central, Catherine Byrne, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the announcement of major investment in national commemoration projects, including Richmond Barracks by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan TD.
Speech by the Taoiseach Mr Enda Kenny T.D. At the Launch of Construction Strategy National Sports Campus, Abbotstown
Welcome to the fantastic facilities of the National Sports Campus here in Abbotstown. The Government was delighted to include funding in the last Budget for an indoor arena to be built here.
Statement by the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, T.D., on the Motion to establish a Joint Oireachtas Committee to inquire into certain aspects of the banking crisis
A Cheann Comhairle, I move: (1) That, having regard to section 12 of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Act 2013 and Standing Order 107C, a Select Committee be appointed...
Government agrees ‘comprehensive response’ to Guerin Report – Statement by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD
The Government has today agreed a set of measures in response to the Guerin Report on foot of proposals brought to today's Government meeting by the Minister for Justice & Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD.
Government funding for Páirc Uí Chaoimh an economic boost for Cork
Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, a member of Bishopstown GAA club, a former chairman of Bishopstown GAA club and former member of the GAA national marketing committee, has said that a Government commitment to provide €30 million for the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh is a significant economic boost for Cork.
Secretary General will bring clarity to workings of Department of Justice
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and Member of the Oireachtas Committee for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Farrell has today (Tuesday), welcomed the decision by the Secretary General of the Department of Justice, Brian Purcell to appear before the Justice Committee.
4,636 students in Co. Meath to benefit from vital school improvement works – Butler
Summer Works Scheme approved for 17 Meath schools
Another step in the right direction as 350 new jobs announced for Cork – Buttimer
Voxpro recruiting for multilingual and technical positions
Capital Gains Tax Exemptions to provide relief for farmers affected by changes to Common Agriculture Policy – Humphreys
Farmers who lease land to escape CGT if entitlements sold by 15th May
Charlie Flanagan TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs welcomes Erasmus+ (2014-2020) bringing over 16 million Euro to support youth work in Ireland over the next 7 years.
Minister Charlie Flanagan T.D. welcomed the launch, by the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairi, Quinn T.D. of the Erasmus+ 2014 – 2020- the EU’s support programme for life long learning, training and sport.