News & Statements
Sinn Féin delivers another blow to education in NI with increases to university fees – O’Reilly
“Last week it was confirmed that university fees in Northern Ireland are to rise to £3,805 (€5,300) for 2015/2016. This is despite the fact that Sinn Féin, in its programme for Government, committed that there would be no increase in fees beyond the rate of inflation, and it comes alongside four consecutive years of cuts to the education budget in the north”, says Joe O’Reilly, Fine Gael TD for Cavan/Monaghan.
Taoiseach to host 24th British-Irish Council Summit
The 24th British-Irish Council Summit will be hosted by the Taoiseach in Dublin Castle today
Global company Moss Vision to create 50 new jobs in Roscommon Town – Feighan
Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/ South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has warmly welcomed the news that Moss Vision, a market leader in the development of world-class ophthalmic products and services, is to set up an eye lense manufacturing facility in Roscommon Town, which will lead to the creation of 50 new jobs.
Kerry recognised as one of Europe’s top locations for family holidays – Sheahan
Fine Gael Senator for Kerry, Tom Sheahan, has welcomed the fact that the Lonely Planet has named Kerry as its number 2 location in Europe for the family holiday.
Planning permissions up almost 97% – Doherty
Fine Gael TD for Meath East, Regina Doherty, has said the increase in new planning permissions is another sign the recovery is taking hold and will contribute to the easing of the current housing shortage.
St Mel’s Cathedral in Longford chosen as Ireland’s favourite building – Bannon
Fine Gael Deputy for Longford/Westmeath, James Bannon, today strongly welcomed the news that St Mel’s Cathedral in Longford has been selected as Ireland’s favourite building. The cathedral was rededicated last nonth following extensive renovation works.
Taoiseach and Prime Minister Cameron to meet in Downing Street
The Taoiseach is travelling to London to meet with British Prime Minister David Cameron at No 10 Downing Street.
Environment: Fines/Penalites in respect of Ground Water Pollution
To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which this country has incurred fines or penalties imposed by the European Union
Environment: Fines/Penalites in respect of Ground Water Pollution
To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which this country has incurred fines or penalties imposed by the European Union
Major reforms required to reduce the number of medical negligence claims– Burke
Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator and the Party’s Seanad Spokesperson on Health, Colm Burke, has said that major reforms are required to reduce the number of medical negligence claims as 2,840 claims are currently pending. Senator Burke was speaking today (Wednesday) following the launch of the report on the cost of medical indemnity insurance by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children.