Knowledge to be harnessed for job creation initiative in West Cork Fine Gael Cork South West Deputy, Jim Daly, who will be representing the Government at an inter-parliamentary meeting on growth and jobs in Brussels next week, has today (Wednesday) confirmed that he will launch a job creation initiative for West Cork in the …
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Griffin calls on Minister to intervene in Shannon LNG project and secure jobs for Kerry
Fine Gael Kerry TD, Brendan Griffin, has called on the Minister for Communications, Pat Rabbitte, to do all in his power to secure the Shannon LNG project, which would bring 750 jobs to Kerry. Deputy Griffin raised the issue with the Minister during Topical Issues Debate in the Dáil today (Wednesday), together with Deputies Martin …
Continued focus on a multi-lingual workforce will ensure Ireland remains attractive – Mitchell O’Connor
Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, today (Wednesday) said that if Ireland is to remain attractive to multi-national companies, we must ensure that our workforce is equipped with the skills required and that means encouraging a multi-lingual workforce. Deputy Mitchell O’Connor was speaking following a meeting today of the Oireachtas Committee …
Keane calls for the publication of Adoption Information Bill
Fine Gael Senator for Dublin South West, Cáit Keane, is today (Wednesday) urging the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald, to publish the Adoption Information Bill, which will introduce tracing and information rights to children who are adopted in Ireland. It will cover adoptions that have taken place retrospectively as well as future …
Conway hosts major disability event in Leinster House
Fine Gael Clare Senator, Martin Conway, today (Wednesday) welcomed the AHEAD WAM programme into Leinster House for one for their twice yearly meetings. WAM is a graduate placement programme for people with disabilities, run by AHEAD (Association for Higher Education Access & Disability) an organisation of which Senator Conway is a founding member. Today’s meeting …
Appeals process good news for Meath small schools – Butler
Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has welcomed the establishment of an appeals process for small schools that fear they may lose teacher as a result of Budget cuts. The appeals process is being set up after the Minister for Education, Ruairi Quinn, listened to the concerns expressed by Deputy Butler and other …
Sale of State assets will realise significant job creation revenue – Twomey
As much as €1 billion to be used to create jobs and stimulate employment Fine Gael Wexford Deputy, Liam Twomey, today (Wednesday) welcomed the agreement between the Government and the Troika that a third of the proceeds from the sale of State assets of up to €3 billion can be used for future job …