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€21 million redevelopment programme at Shannon Free Zone to attract jobs and investment - Conway

Fine Gael Clare Senator, Martin Conway, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the announcement by the Shannon Group of the commencement of the €21 million first-phase of a major redevelopment programme at the Shannon Free Zone.

9th September 2015

126,000 new jobs and 91% are full time – Fitzpatrick

“The fact that 91% of the 126,000 jobs added to the economy since the launch of the Action Plan for Jobs are full-time, is extremely encouraging and an indication of a strong economy, that is growing”, says Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick.

9th September 2015

Now is the time for NAMA to act on Naas Town Centre

Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Anthony Lawlor, is again calling on NAMA to expedite the sale of the Town Centre and to have the vacant building, which has been an eyesore for too long, completed and open for trading.

8th September 2015

Announcement of 150 Jobs at SAS Institute’s Multilingual Inside Sales Centre in Dublin

SAS will be expanding along with our thriving software sector, with 9 of the top 10 companies now having operations here.

8th September 2015

The future is bright for Carlow with the South East Action Plan for Jobs – Deering

“The future is bright for Carlow with the County to benefit from the South East Action Plan for Jobs”, says Fine Gael TD for Carlow/Kilkenny, Pat Deering. Deputy Deering was speaking after Minister Bruton launched the South East Action Plan for Jobs (today) Monday.

7th September 2015

Children’s sugar intake is three times too high – time for urgent measures – Noone

Dublin Senator Catherine Noone, has called for anti-sugar consumption measures to be implemented here as a matter of priority. The call follows a new UK study revealing that children under 11 may be consuming three times too much sweet food and drink.

7th September 2015

Sinn Fein U-turn on water charges

Sinn Fein looks set for a major U-turn on its opposition to water charges this week...

7th September 2015

Practical changes to your child’s lunchbox could have a life-long impact - Noone

Dublin Senator Catherine Noone, has said today (Monday) that practical changes to what parents are putting in lunchboxes can have an impact on the children’s lives for many years to come. Senator Noone is also pointing out the positive change that improving fitness levels can make to the lives of young people.

7th September 2015

New legislation will tackle the number of break-ins carried out by repeat offenders - Conway

Fine Gael Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Justice, Disability and Equality, Martin Conway, has today (Monday) welcomed the publication of the Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015, by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald.

7th September 2015

Government launches South East Action Plan for Jobs, part of €250million regional jobs strategy

The Government today launched the South East Action Plan for Jobs, aimed at delivering 10-15% employment growth in the region over the coming years.

7th September 2015