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Minister of State McHugh turns the first sod at new community centre in An Fál Carrach, Co. Donegal

“I am delighted to turn the first sod for this centre, which will add significantly to the amenities in the area and will be an important support for local development, particularly in the context of the implementation of the language planning process."

Farmers would get a 'Fair Deal' under proposed changes to nursing home scheme - Deering

Farm families and other sole traders could save thousands of euro in nursing home fees under a new proposal that would protect their assets. That’s according to Pat Deering, Fine Gael TD for Carlow and Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Department Officials in talks with Inishowen Sports Clubs – McHugh

OFFICIALS from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport are in discussions with Inishowen football club Cockhill Celtic and a number of other sports clubs. Several sporting organisations affected by the floods on August 22 and 23 are being assisted by the Red Cross in a funding programme set up by the Department of Defence, with aid up to €20,000 available.

M17/18 Gort to Tuam Motorway will help bring jobs and investment to West of Ireland - Minister Ring

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD, has said that the 54km M17/18 Gort to Tuam Motorway which he jointly launched today will be welcomed by local residents and motorists alike and will help to create jobs in the western region

More drivers must be recruited immediately for Bus Éireann routes in east- O’Reilly

More drivers must be recruited immediately for Bus Éireann services in the east of the country, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Families, farmers and businesses still receiving Government help after Donegal flooding- McHugh

Families, farmers and businesses are still receiving Government help after the Donegal floods, the Government Chief Whip has said.

Committee will complete work in timeframe - Noone

Homeowners need to be protected from disproportionate property tax increases - Madigan

Homeowners cannot be disproportionally hit with any property tax increases, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Government should back Dublin bid for Formula E Race – Rock

A Fine Gael TD has today (Tuesday) called on the Government to back a potential bid for a Formula E race in Dublin.

Investigation into odourless gas has to be carried out without delay - Ring

Minister for Rural and Community Development and Mayo TD, Michael Ring, has called for the investigation into how non-odourised gas was introduced into a gas network to be carried out immediately.