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We can free up College Green for Dubliners but Dublin City Council must do better – Duffy
A permanent pedestrian plaza at College Green would be a game-changer for improving city living for Dubliners, a Fine Gael candidate has said.
Which Department will Fianna Fáil abolish Micheál – Byrne
Which department does Fianna Fáil propose to abolish following their party leader’s call for a new portfolio for higher education, a Fine Gael Senator has asked.
Minister Mitchell O’Connor holds reception to honour the Medal winners of Ireland Skills Live National Competition
Minister of State for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. was delighted to welcome the Silver Medal winners from Ireland Skills Live – National Competitions to the Department of Education and Skills today to congratulate them personally on their achievements at the recent competition.
Erasmus should be extended to older persons – Richmond
With an increase to the Erasmus budget on the horizon, the programme should be extended to older persons, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Motor insurers in the slow lane on Brexit – Richmond
The motor insurance industry needs to step up its game in terms of Brexit and send green cards to their customers, according to Fine Gael Senator Neale Richmond.
Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018 Passes both Houses of the Oireachtas
The Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018 was today (Thursday, 11th of July) passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas and will now be presented to the President for his signature.
More Awareness Needed for PSA Testing – Noone
Dublin Senator Catherine Noone has called for wider awareness and a reminder system to be introduced for men to avail of the PSA test.
Game-changing coverage of Women’s World Cup a chance to transform women’s sports – Richmond
RTÉ and TG4’s game-changing coverage of the Women’s World Cup has shown how far women’s sports has come - and is a chance to push for seismic change here, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Eir’s rising costs creates confusion for National Broadband Plan – O’Connell
Eir’s projected costs for the National Broadband Plan are becoming more confusing and escalating every day, Fine Gael TD Kate O’Connell has said.
Green Party’s call to put the brakes on M20 detrimental to economic development – O’Donnell
The Green Party’s calls to put the brakes on the vital M20 project would be detrimental to both the regional economy and road users, a Fine Gael Senator has said.