News & Statements
End to discrimination against ‘Old Young farmers’ – Collins
Fine Gael TD for Cork North Wet, Áine Collins, has welcomed the news that ‘Old Young Farmers’ are to be classed as a “group suffering a specific disadvantage”, bringing to an end an anomaly that meant they were discriminated against when it comes to supports to young farmers.
Hayes supports country of origin labelling of processed foods
Fine Gael Dublin MEP, Brian Hayes this week voted in the European Parliament in favour of introducing country of origin labelling for meat in processed foods.The European Commission should now bring forward legislation making it mandatory for processed foods to state the origin of its meat.
Major investment in Shannon Foynes Port Company to boost local economy – O’Donovan
“Having worked with CPL, the private investor who is contributing €22 million of the €38 million to the Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC), I realise the hard work and dedication that went into bringing this deal to life”, says Patrick O’Donovan, Fine Gael TD for Limerick.
National discussion on child care needed – Neville
“Participation in high-quality childhood care and education results in better outcomes for children. Ensuring access for the maximum number of families to this care is essential and this is a discussion that we need to have at a national level”, commented Dan Neville, Fine Gael Party Chairperson and TD for Limerick while speaking in Dáil Éireann.
Neville welcomes €38 million investment by Shannon Foynes Port Company
“An investment of €38 million by the Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC), Ireland’s largest bulk port company was announced today (Monday) by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD. This injection of funding will see a major increase in SFPC trade over the coming years”, says Dan Neville, Fine Gael Party Chairperson and TD for Limerick.
Regional Action Plan for Jobs brings IDA investment to Galway – Kyne
“The IDA is to invest in buildings in Galway as part of the Action Plan for Jobs – Regional launched today (Wednesday) by Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD”, says Seán Kyne, Fine Gael TD for Galway West.
Safeguarding the family home should be a political priority- Burke
“Safeguarding the family home should be a political priority”, says Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator, Colm Burke.
Slowing increase in rent prices an opportunity to reform the rental market – Noone
“Today’s news that rent inflation in Dublin is slowing presents an opportunity to reform the rental market and to stop treating tenants as second class citizens,” said Fine Gael Senator Catherine Noone today (Monday). A new Daft.ie report shows the rate of rent increases slowing in Dublin.
Statement by Minister Varadkar on the ED situation
Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has today (Sunday) given an update on the ongoing situation in Emergency Departments.
End to discrimination against ‘Old Young farmers’ – O’Reilly
Fine Gael TD for Cavan/Monaghan, Joe O’Reilly, has welcomed the news that the so-called ‘Old Young Farmers’ are now eligible to apply under the National Reserve to be given new entitlements or receive a top-up.