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Minister Mitchell O’Connor welcomes the publication of the HEA “Graduate Outcome Survey: Class of 2017” report

The Minister of State for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD, today welcomed the publication of ‘Graduate Outcomes Survey: Class of 2017’ report, published by the Higher Education Authority (HEA).

18th February 2019

‘Cooling Off’ period needed for online airline bookings – Noone

Dublin Senator Catherine Noone has called on airlines to implement an honest cancellation policy on online bookings, in keeping with the cooling off period that already applies to other online purchases.

17th February 2019

Ministers McHugh and Mitchell O’Connor welcome earlier date for Round One CAO offers

Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. and Minister for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. have today (15 February, 2019) welcomed confirmation that Round One offers from the Central Applications Office (CAO) will be issued this year on the earlier date of Thursday, 15 August 2019.

15th February 2019

A LIFT for transport in all communities – Griffin

An innovative transport scheme which could serve rural communities across the country is now on the road.

14th February 2019

Construction costs rising for State due to recovery - Heydon

Major State projects are facing higher construction costs as they are in direct competition with growing private sector infrastructure spending, a Fine Gael TD has warned.

14th February 2019

Put the phone away this Valentine’s Day - Lombard

A Fine Gael Senator is encouraging people to stay off their phones this Valentine’s Day and instead spend time with their loved ones.

14th February 2019

Bus lanes on motorways could be key to easing traffic congestion – Lawlor

Bus lanes on motorways could be the key to easing traffic congestion, Fine Gael Senator Anthony Lawlor has said.

10th February 2019

Greater awareness needed on screen time impact on toddlers – Noone

Dublin Senator Catherine Noone has called for greater awareness on the impact of screen time on under-2s.

4th February 2019

EU Investment Plan can help our businesses through Brexit - Kelly

MEP for Ireland South and Leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament, Sean Kelly, has today encouraged Irish businesses to make full use of opportunities available under the EU Investment Plan to mitigate against the potential economic impacts of Brexit in the coming years.

1st February 2019

Deferral of introduction of new minimum entry requirements for Primary Initial Teacher Education students starting a Professional Master of Education

Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. and Minister for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. today announced that changes to the minimum entry requirements for the Professional Master of Education (PME) for primary teaching will come in to place in September 2020.

30th January 2019

Heydon welcomes Healy Rae’s U-turn on Local Link

Confirmation that an opposition TD who had previously criticised a rural bus scheme now supports it is a late but welcome development, Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has said.

30th January 2019

Only Fools tout tickets – Touts’ days are numbered as Rock’s law reaches Dáil

Only fools would attempt to tout tickets now according to Deputy Noel Rock, as his Bill to end the practice moves closer to becoming law today.

29th January 2019