Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, has welcomed the news that almost €1 million has been approved for Meath County Council to improve or adapt the homes of older people and people with a disability. Deputy Doherty said that the improvements will make a huge difference to those who benefit from the grant

Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has said that passing a referendum on the European Stability Treaty will build on the economic progress made by the Government since it took office. “I welcome the decision to hold a referendum on the European Stability Treaty. By passing the referendum, the Irish people will take

Fine Gael Clare Senator, Martin Conway, has welcomed the decision by Government to hold a referendum on the European Stability Treaty. “I believe that it is the right decision to hold a referendum on the European Stability Treaty. It will give the people of Ireland an opportunity to have their say on a

Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, has today (Tuesday) said that ratifying the European Stability Treaty through a referendum will help to ensure Ireland continues on the road to economic recovery. Deputy Doherty was speaking after the Government confirmed that a referendum will be held, following advice from the Attorney General. “The

Fine Gael Cork South Central Deputy, Jerry Buttimer, has welcomed the Government’s decision to hold a referendum on the Fiscal Stability Treaty, announced this afternoon by the Taoiseach (Tuesday) in the Dáil. “I welcome the Government’s decision, based on the advice given by the Attorney General, that a referendum should be held on the

Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, has welcomed the allocation of almost €11 million to Dublin City Council to improve or adapt the homes of older people and people with a disability. The funding is being made available as part of an overall national allocation of €67.75 million by the Minister for Housing

Fine Gael Cork East TD, Tom Barry, has said that the new JLC structure, being proposed by the Minister for Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation, Richard Bruton, strikes the right balance between ensuring fairness for employees and allowing businesses to thrive in difficult conditions. Deputy Barry made his comments after the Local Jobs Alliance met with

Bayliss case highlighted need for stronger protection laws Fine Gael Dublin Mid West TD, Derek Keating, has today (Monday) welcomed the publication of the Draft Heads of the new whistleblower legislation by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin. Deputy Keating added that the recent case of Louise Bayliss had underlined the

Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has said he hopes that the review being carried out by the Social Protection Minister, Joan Burton, into the Social Insurance Fund, will result in a system of dole payments being made available to the self-employed. “I have been raising this issue for some time. Currently, if

Fine Gael Cork South West Deputy, Noel Harrington, has today (Monday) said that news that Eli Lilly is to invest €330 million in a brand new facility at its Kinsale campus with the creation of 200 high skilled jobs will come as a huge boost to the Co. Cork town. “This is incredibly encouraging