New Garda Station to be delivered for people of Blarney, Rathduff and Grenagh - Murphy
At a public meeting in Rathduff last night (Thursday), Fine Gael Cork North Central Deputy, Dara Murphy, confirmed that a Letter of Intent will be signed next week for construction of a new Garda station in Blarney to serve the people of Blarney, Rathduff and Grenagh. Deputy Murphy established the fact having spoken to the Minister of State at the Office of Public Works, Brian Hayes TD. Construction for the new station is expected to commence in March this year.
Doherty welcomes moves to introduce tagging for sex offenders
Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, has today (Friday) welcomed the fact that the Government is advancing plans to introduce electronic tagging for sex offenders. Deputy Doherty said that the news would come as particular relief to residents in Ratoath, who were concerned in recent years at the prospect of a serious sex offender moving into their village.
Sod-turning ceremony for new Ballinamore school a red letter day for the whole community - Feighan
Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has described this week’s sod-turning ceremony for the new Ballinamore school as a red letter day for the whole community.
European Investment Bank support for Irish water will reap benefits for Cork - Daly
Fine Gael Cork South West Deputy, Jim Daly, has welcomed the announcement of a €200 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support Ireland’s Water Services Investment Programme. Deputy Daly said that he is delighted that of the three projects in Cork that are to benefit from this funding, two are in Cork South West; in Clonakilty and Bandon.
Limerick firms benefit from €4 million in Enterprise Ireland funding in 2012 – O’Donovan
Limerick companies benefitted from more than €4 million in funding from Enterprise Ireland last year, according to Fine Gael Limerick TD, Patrick O’Donovan. Deputy O’Donovan raised the matter in a Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD.
Keating encourages people of Dublin Mid West to apply for Social Entrepeneurs Ireland Awards
Fine Gael Dublin Mid West Deputy, Derek Keating, has called on those with an interest in solving Ireland’s social and environmental problems to apply for Social Entrepreneurs Ireland’s Awards Programme, for which €500,000 is being made available.
Planning application for new IDA office space a boost to Waterford – Coffey
Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has welcomed news that the IDA has submitted a planning application with Waterford County Council for the development of new offices that will total 25,000 square feet. This new development will be situated in the IDA Business and Technology Park in Butlerstown, Co Waterford.
Keating calls for invitation for State visit to be extended to President Obama
Fine Gael Dublin Mid West Deputy, Derek Keating, who previously requested the Irish Government to invite the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, to address both Houses of the Oireachtas, has reiterated his request for an invitation for a State visit to be extended to the newly re-elected President.
HSE timeframe reveals new ambulance base for West Roscommon set to commence operations in Spring - Feighan
The new ambulance base planned for West Roscommon and East Mayo is set to commence operations in Spring, according to timeframes received by Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/South Leitrim, Frank Feighan.
2,000 extra CE places will help jobseekers – Doherty
Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, has today (Friday) said that an additional 2,000 Community Employment places are being made available to help those out of work to get a job. Deputy Doherty added that the Government will spend €1 billion this year on retraining and up skilling programmes aimed at getting people back to work.