Fine Gael Dublin South East Senator, Catherine Noone, today (Friday) said that the Government should consider introducing an electronic payment card, which would function like a debit card for those on social welfare. Senator Noone added that such an approach could help to cut down on fraud within the social welfare system. “We need …
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Time to start rebuilding communities, giving local people a say in the way they live
Fine Gael Limerick Deputy, Kieran O’Donnell, has today (Friday) welcomed the announcement by the Minister of State, Jan O’Sullivan, of a dedicated Office for Regeneration in Limerick which will succeed the Regeneration Agencies. “This year will see €50 million spent by the Government on the Regeneration project. Today’s announcement is very important as it means …
Henry welcomes legislation to give more women the chance to enter political life
Fine Gael Senator for Sligo / North Leitrim, Imelda Henry, has today (Friday) welcomed the introduction of the Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill which, if enacted, will enforce gender quotas for candidates of political parties at future general elections. Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Henry also welcomed the introduction of further limitation and greater disclosure …
Co. Meath village out-doodles the rest – Doherty
Seven Ratoath finalists in Google competition Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, said today (Friday) that her own Co. Meath village of Ratoath has out-doodled the rest, after securing seven places in the list of seventy-five finalists in the Doodle4Google competition. The contest run by the global internet search engine allows students to …
Western Rail Corridor services need overhaul to boost passenger numbers – Carey
Fine Gael Clare TD, Joe Carey, has said that an urgent of review pricing, travel times and advertising is needed for the Western Rail Corridor to boost passenger numbers on the route. Deputy Carey has written to Irish Rail to raise his concerns on the issue, after getting the views of commuters in recent weeks. …
Deering welcomes HSE review of medical card system
Fine Gael TD for Carlow / Kilkenny, Pat Deering, has welcomed the commitment given by the HSE to review how medical cards are being processed, after serious deficiencies were highlighted in the current system. “Many of my constituents have been in touch with me over the past number of weeks to express the difficulties they …
Academic link-up with IT sector in Cork could act as a model for other regions – Barry
Fine Gael Cork East TD, Tom Barry, has said that the success in linking up businesses and colleges involved in the IT sector in Cork could be used as a model for other regions around the country. Deputy Barry was speaking after a meeting he organised in Leinster House between the Taoiseach, the Minister for …