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60% of Bagnelstown housing list to be eliminated by new developments - Deering

Fine Gael Carlow/Kilkenny TD, Pat Deering, has said that 60% of Bagnelstown’s housing list is to be eliminated by two new developments in the area.

30th October 2015

Fine Gael to equalise tax treatment of self-employed in Waterford by 2018 – Minister Coffey

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, has said today (Wednesday) that Fine Gael is determined to equalise the tax treatment of self-employed workers in Waterford, by 2018. The Taoiseach was speaking at the launch of Fine Gael’s online tax calculator, which allows everyone who pays income tax or USC to see how they benefit from tax cuts introduced in Budget 2016.

29th October 2015

United Kingdom's level of trust in the EU in worryingly low - Hayes

Fine Gael Dublin MEP, Brian Hayes today (Thursday) said that British people's trust in the EU is worryingly low. MEP Hayes made the comments following the publication of the latest Eurobarometer survey.

29th October 2015

McEntee calls on Doosan to clarify situation with workers in Geith International

Fine Gael Meath East TD, Helen McEntee, has called on Doosan to clarify the situation with workers in Geith International in Slane.

29th October 2015

Kilmainham Gaol volunteers to be recognised as part of 2016 commemorations - Byrne

Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, has welcomed the news that the Kilmainham Gaol volunteers are to be recognised as part of the 2016 commemorations.

29th October 2015

Fianna Fáil must stop scaremongering on Garda numbers - Daly

“Fianna Fáil TDs are going around trying to frighten people by saying that 1,500 Gardaí are eligible to retire, suggesting the force will be much weakened as a result. The truth on Garda retirements, according to figures I received from the Department of Justice, is that just 291 Gardaí retired in 2014. A further 209 Gardaí retired in the first three quarters of this year suggesting that the annual total for this year will again be below 300.

29th October 2015

Deering supports proposal for student loan system

Fine Gael TD for Carlow/Kilkenny, Pat Deering, has today (Thursday) voiced his support for the proposal to establish a UK style student loan system to fund third level education in Ireland.

29th October 2015

Some people just aren't getting the message on drink driving! – Clune

Fine Gael Ireland South MEP and member of the European Transport Committee, Deirdre Clune, has hit out at those who are still not getting the message on driving whilst under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

28th October 2015

No. of tourists up 39% following years of neglect - Farrell

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the latest CSO tourism figures which show significant growth in the tourism sector since Fianna Fáil’s were booted from office.

28th October 2015

Minister Deenihan welcomes funding for St Vincent de Paul in Listowel

Fine Gael TD for Kerry and Minister of State, Jimmy Deenihan, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Health Leo Varadkar that the St Vincent de Paul Society in Listowel will receive €50,000, for the renovation of their centre.

28th October 2015