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New measures will help reduce social housing waiting lists in Dublin – Byrne

The new housing supply and rent stability measures announced this week by the Government will significantly help to reduce social housing waiting lists, particularly in Dublin”, says Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Central, Catherine Byrne.

11th November 2015

Huge boost for Hollyhill and Cork with 1,000 new jobs at Apple – Burke

Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator, Colm Burke, has welcomed Apple’s announcement of 1,000 new jobs, saying it is a huge boost for Hollyhill and Cork.

11th November 2015

Apple expansion great news for Cork and important vote of confidence in the county - Buttimer

Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has said that the news of Apple’s expansion is great for Cork and an important vote of confidence in the county.

11th November 2015

Address by An Taoiseach to the Cork Chamber of Commerce

In line with our strategy to secure regional recovery, we have specifically prioritised new investment for Cork and the South West region.

11th November 2015

Good value pledge needed for Dublin hotels – Noone

Dublin Senator and Fine Gael candidate for Dublin West, Catherine Noone, has called on Dublin hotels to come together and sign a pledge that commits them to providing good value for money. This would be particularly relevant when it comes to major events, such as matches and concerts.

10th November 2015

Economic recovery spreading as vehicle sales continue to rise - Griffin

“The economic recovery is beginning to be felt by more families and businesses across the country as sales of vehicles increased again in October”, says Fine Gael TD for Kerry and Member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, Brendan Griffin.

10th November 2015

Clune calls for the introduction of new speed technology to be used in our cars

Fine Gael Ireland South MEP and member of the EU transport committee, Deirdre Clune, has backed calls for the use of Intelligent Speed Assistance technology to be made standard in new cars on the back of a Irish road safety report that revealed that one in five drivers sees breaking 100km/h speed limits as acceptable.

10th November 2015

Dáil Question on Swimming Pool for Kildare North

To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reopen the opportunity for local authorities to apply for funding for municipal swimming pools; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

10th November 2015

Dáil Question on publication of windfarm guidelines

To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when his Department will complete the review of the proposals from the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, on wind energy guidelines and its implications for our 2020 renewable energy targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

10th November 2015

Dáil Question on Swimming Pool for Kildare North

To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reopen the opportunity for local authorities to apply for funding for municipal swimming pools; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

10th November 2015