Coghlan expresses disappointment at high number of repossessions by state owned banks
Fine Gael Senator for Kerry and Government Chief Whip in the Seanad, Paul Coghlan, speaking in the Seanad today (Friday), expressed his disappointment that the banks driving the largest number of repossessions are those supported by the State.
EU-US trade deal opposed by Sinn Féin could create up to 10,000 new jobs – Farrell
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has said today (Friday) that an EU–US trade deal could lead to the 5,000 to 10,000 new jobs in Ireland and increase Irish GDP by 1.1%, that’s an average of €1,200 per family. An independent study on a potential deal was launched today by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD.
The future of Roscommon Hospital has never been more secure or safe – Feighan
Roscommon Hospital Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/ South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has definitively stated that Roscommon Hospital is safer than ever before. He also stated that, as a result of investments made at the hospital in the last four years, the future of the hospital has never been more secure.
We need to have a radical debate about effective corporate tax rates – Hayes
Brian Hayes MEP today took the opportunity during a European Parliament debate to state that the European Commission should investigate effective corporate tax rates employed by countries rather than focusing on harmonising tax policies.
It is frustrating that our Consumer and Competition Authority won't address the 'biggest issue facing Irish consumers' – Hayes
Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, Brian Hayes, has today (Wednesday) expressed disappointment that the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has refused to conduct an inquiry into excessive variable mortgage rates charged by Irish banks.
Cheaper loans over longer periods to boost farmers’ finances – O’Donovan
“Cheaper loans for farmers and others involved in rural development will boost farmers’ finances, assist with development of farm buildings and provide for further investment in equipment”, says Patrick O’Donovan, Fine Gael TD for Limerick. This funding has been made available as a result of a new memorandum of understanding agreed between the EU and the European Investment Bank this week.
Taoiseach salutes Irish team on thrilling rugby victory
The Taoiseach Mr Enda Kenny TD sent congratulations on behalf of all Irish people to Irish Rugby team.
No ideas, no policies, no women – Collins
Fine Gael, Cork North-West TD, Áine Collins asks where are the ideas, policies and women as Shane Ross, Michael Fitzmaurice, Finian McGrath and John Halligan gather today. Ross’ long muted “Independent Alliance” is holding an invite only, behind closed doors, meeting in Tullamore today (Saturday).
New European E-Call device a revolution for road safety – Hayes
Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, Brian Hayes has today welcomed confirmation that a vote on a new EU wide emergency call system for new cars will take place at the Strasbourg Plenary in April. This is a revolution for safety on the roads and a technological first for the car industry in Europe. It is an example of Europe at its best.
Murphy welcomes jobs boost for Cork
Cork based Minister for European Affairs and Data Protection, Dara Murphy, Cork North Central, (FG) TD, has welcomed today's jobs announcement, by Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes, adding a further jobs boost for Cork, as the company plans to create 50 jobs in the city over the next 3 years.