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Clarification on rules for land eligibility will protect farmers' payments – McLoughlin

“Clarification on the rules for land eligibility under the Direct Payment Schemes will protect farmers’ payments”, says Tony McLoughlin, Fine Gael TD for Sligo Leitrim. Deputy McLoughlin was speaking ahead of an information meeting to take place in the Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon tomorrow (Thursday 30th April) at 8pm.

29th April 2015

Sinn Fein’s NI reality tells a different story to their promises in Offaly – Corcoran Kennedy

Fine Gael TD for Offaly, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, says that Sinn Féin has absolutely no credibility or record on supporting communities in Co. Offaly.

29th April 2015

Work underway to improve water quality at Front Strand Beach Youghal – Barry

“Work is underway to address the problems caused by historic underinvestment at Front Strand Beach in Youghal”, says Tom Barry, Fine Gael TD for Cork East.

29th April 2015

Work underway to improve bathing water quality around Clifden – Kyne

“Work is underway to address the problems in bathing water quality caused by historic underinvestment in Clifden”, says Sean Kyne, Fine Gael TD for Galway West.

29th April 2015

Work underway to improve water quality at South Beach, Rush – Farrell

“Work is underway to address the problems caused by historic underinvestment at Waste Water Treatment facilities in Rush”, says Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal.

29th April 2015

Bausch & Lomb Back on Track and Now Expanding 125 jobs and €75 million investment - Minister Coffey

Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey has said today’s announcement that Bausch & Lomb are to create an additional 125 jobs in Waterford is a clear sign that they and Waterford City are bouncing back. Minister Coffey said this is yet another indication of the improving economic environment we in Waterford find ourselves in and it is based on new investments in a variety of sectors.

29th April 2015

Deal with Turkey will boost Shannon Airport - Breen

Fine Gael TD for Clare and Chairman of the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee, Pat Breen, said today (Monday) that a new bilateral agreement between Ireland and Turkey giving fifth freedom rights for Air Cargo Services, will pave the way for airlines like Turkish Airlines to have pick up rights for Cargo at Shannon. This represents a significant boost, both for Shannon Airport and the wider region.

27th April 2015

Agora Incorporated to Create 100 IDA Supported Jobs in Portlaw – Minister Coffey

Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey TD has welcomed the announcement of 100 IDA supported jobs for Portlaw. Minister Coffey said that this was another example of the Regional Jobs Plan working and shows us that the recovery is now taking hold in rural towns and villages right across Ireland.

24th April 2015

McFadden welcomes news that HSE to honour pledge to fill 90 posts at Mullingar Hospital

Fine Gael TD for Longford/ Westmeath, Gabrielle McFadden, has welcomed the news that the HSE is to honour its commitment to fill 90 posts at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar

22nd April 2015

New Organic Farming Scheme to assist farmers in County Waterford – Minister Coffey

Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey has said the announcement of a new Organic Farming Scheme with immediate effect will support farmers to avail of the growing market opportunities that exist for organic food.

22nd April 2015

MSD investment is a testament to Carlow’s attractiveness to multinationals - Deering

“The announcement by leading healthcare company, MSD, that it is to invest €11.5 million in its Carlow site this year, is a real testament to Carlow’s attractiveness to multinationals.” says Fine Gael Carlow TD, Pat Deering.

16th April 2015

Dublin City Council vote to let down homeless people - Byrne

“The Dublin City Council vote to block a proposal to refurbish O’Devaney Gardens has let down homeless people in Dublin”, says Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne.

15th April 2015