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National Student Accommodation Strategy

The Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. and the Minister of State with special responsibility for Housing and Urban Development, Damien English T.D. today released the end Q2 2018 progress report on the National Student Accommodation Strategy. The National Student Accommodation Strategy complements the initiatives being taken by the Minister for Housing to increase housing supply under Rebuilding Ireland.

Fine Gael parliamentary party recommends supporting President Michael D Higgins in election campaign

The Fine Gael (FG) Parliamentary Party tonight recommended to FG’s Executive Council that the party actively support the candidacy of incumbent President Michael D Higgins in any potential Presidential Election campaign this year.

Hildegarde Naughton appointed Chair of new Oireachtas Climate Committee

Fine Gael Galway West TD, Hildegarde Naughton, has been appointed Chair of a new Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action.

Statement from Fine Gael TD Tom Neville on County Limerick diving equipment used in Thailand cave rescue

Minister hails Limerick role in Thailand cave rescue

Fine Gael Minister Patrick O’Donovan has commended an east Limerick village for the role it played in the rescue of 12 boys and their football coach from underwater caves in Thailand.

Fianna Fáil should clarify if they want preparations for return of the border- O’Dowd

Fine Gael TD for Louth, Fergus O’Dowd, has called on Fianna Fáil to urgently clarify if the party is calling for plans to be drawn up for a return to a border on the island of Ireland.

Luas needs proper plan after chaotic scenes following Bublé concert - Richmond

Fine Gael Senator, Neale Richmond, has called on LUAS operator Transdev to put in place a proper plan for major events following chaotic scenes after the Michael Bublé concert in Croke Park.

Close Loopholes on Online Junk Food Marketing – Noone

Loopholes surrounding online marketing of junk food to youths should be closed, Dublin Senator Catherine Noone has said.

150 New Jobs for Sligo as Phibro announce major expansion into EU – McLoughlin

Fine Gael TD for Sligo - Leitrim and Assistant Government Whip, Tony McLoughlin, has announced that 150 new jobs are to be created in Sligo by Phibro Animal Health Corporation (PAHC).

Heritage Bill measures crucial for rural Ireland – Carey

The Heritage Bill contains several crucial measures for rural Ireland, the chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Rural Affairs and Community Development has said.