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An Tánaiste conferred with prestigious James Joyce Award and Honorary Fellowship of the Literary and Historical Society of UCD

An Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Frances Fitzgerald TD, has been conferred with the prestigious James Joyce Award and Honorary Fellowship of the Literary and Historical Society (L&H) of University College Dublin.

13th October 2017

Conway welcomes new third level education bursary for students with sight loss

A new bursary programme for third level students who are blind or vision impaired was launched today, a Fine Gael Senator said. Senator Martin Conway said: “Young people who are blind or vision impaired have the same dreams as everyone else. But they face greater challenges in making them a reality.

11th October 2017

Adams proves yet again he has no head for figures - Burke

Gerry Adams' contradictory statements on health spending prove yet again he has no head for figures, a Fine Gael TD has said.

11th October 2017

Budget 2018 helps small businesses deal with the challenge of Brexit - Burke

The new loan scheme introduced to help our small and medium enterprises deal with Brexit is one of many important measures contained in Budget 2018, a Fine Gael TD has said.

11th October 2017

New VAT Compensation Scheme will benefit community and voluntary organisations - Kyne

Minister for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development and Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South Seán Kyne TD has welcomed the introduction of a VAT Compensation Scheme for Charities in Budget 2018.

10th October 2017

Budgetary Oversight Committee plays positive role in Budget 2018 – Madigan

Fine Gael Dublin Rathdown TD and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight, Josepha Madigan, has said she is pleased to see that Minister Donohoe has taken the Committee’s recommendations on board for Budget 2018.

10th October 2017

Budget 2018 bolsters Fine Gael’s fight against crime - Brophy

Budget 2018 bolsters Fine Gael’s fight against crime, a Fine Gael TD has said.

10th October 2017

Budget 2018 builds on Fine Gael’s commitment to affordable childcare for working families – Farrell

Fine Gael is continuing its commitment to making childcare more affordable for working families with announcements today in Budget 2018, a Fine Gael TD has said.

10th October 2017

Health budget will offer a helping hand to those who need it most - O’Connell

A Fine Gael TD has said that the increase in health spending announced in today’s Budget demonstrates the Government’s commitment to our health service.

10th October 2017

Home Building Finance Ireland will boost construction - Bailey

The Government recognises the urgency of Ireland’s housing needs and is making ongoing decisions to ensure we have the necessary supply, a Fine Gael TD has said.

10th October 2017

Telephone support allowance and extra fuel allowance welcome news for OAPs- Rock

Fine Gael TD for Dublin North West, Noel Rock, said a new Telephone Allowance announced in Budget 2018 is welcome news for older people.

10th October 2017

€1.5 billion for the Agriculture sector will ensure rural communities are Brexit-proof- Deering

Investment of over €1.5 billion in the Agriculture sector will ensure rural communities are Brexit-proof, a Fine Gael TD has said.

10th October 2017