Fine Gael TD for Donegal North East, Joe McHugh, is today (Thursday) calling on ComReg, the telecommunications regulator, to reassess its methodology for measuring mobile phone coverage in this country, as its current system is grossly inaccurate. “Mobile phone companies Vodafone, O2, meteor and 3 frequently get away with advertising campaigns claiming that they provide

Fine Gael Senator for Sligo / North Leitrim, Imelda Henry, has today (Thursday) called for an urgent examination into how the severely depleted salmon stocks in the Ballisodare River and the Lough Gill and River Bonet system will be replenished. Speaking in the Seanad this afternoon, Senator Henry highlighted how crucial it was to commence

Fine Gael Senator for Sligo / North Leitrim, Imelda Henry, has today (Tuesday) welcomed the recommendations by the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children in its report about the misuse of alcohol and other drugs among Irish people. “Today’s report recommends a ban on all retail advertising relating to the discounting of alcoholic products, advertising

Fine Gael Senator for Carlow / Kilkenny, Pat O’Neill, has today (Thursday) welcomed the decision by the Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Natural Resources and Agriculture to invite Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) to appear before Committee to discuss how both parties can work together to identify how to market Ireland as a tourist destination for anglers.

Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, has said that the number of people waiting on trolleys in Our Lady’s Hospital in Navan has been reduced by almost a third (30%), thanks to initiatives undertaken by the Special Delivery Unit (SDU) over the winter months. “I have been provided with a regional breakdown of

Demand for Govt bonds exceeds expectation with rate for 5 yr bonds lowest since bailout began Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, today (Thursday) said there have been strong indications from the financial markets this week that the approach the Government is adopting in terms of getting our economy back on track

Fine Gael Wicklow TD, Simon Harris, has expressed his dismay and frustration after learning that the roll-out of primary care teams across the country is being held up by a row with GPs who want higher fees or extra payments. The revelation was made by the HSE officials, who appeared before the Public Accounts

Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has said the Personal Insolvency Bill published by Ministers Alan Shatter and Michael Noonan this week will give a vital lifeline to distressed mortgage holders. Deputy Butler added that the proposed new legislation will also provide relief to those overwhelmed by personal debts. “People right across Co

Fine Gael Dublin South East Senator, Catherine Noone, has expressed her outrage after discovering that punters are being forced to fork out more for bottled water than beer or stout. Senator Noone has carried out a price survey in more than 100 Dublin pubs, looking at the average per litre price of drinks. “I

Got a good business idea? Ireland is the place to be – Noone Fine Gael Dublin South East Senator, Catherine Noone, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the announcement that the Government has approved the introduction of two major new initiatives for entrepreneurs and investors to come to Ireland to start businesses and create jobs. “The Immigrant Investor Programme and the Start-Up Entrepreneur Programme are significant developments, and put Ireland