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All vehicles should be fitted with location tracking devices to fight crime– Harrington

Speaking in the Dáil today (Thursday), Fine Gael TD for Cork South West, Noel Harrington, has said that all vehicles should be fitted with location tracking devices to help in the fight against crime.

22nd October 2015

A happy day for Ireland as Seanad passes Marriage Equality Bill – Keane

Fine Gael Dublin South West Senator, Cáit Keane, has welcomed the passing of the Marriage Equality Bill through the Houses of the Oireachtas.

22nd October 2015

Dáil Speech on Finance Bill 2016

I will be as brief as possible. There are only a couple of points I want to raise I have spoken to the Minister, Deputy Noonan, with regard to how we can broaden out the home improvement scheme. I understand that people can claim back the VAT paid against their income tax.

22nd October 2015

Dáil Question on JobBridge Scheme waiting period

Question No: 101 Ref No: 36885-15 To the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will consider abolishing the waiting period for the JobBridge Scheme, to ensure that all those in receipt of Jobseeker's and wishing to gain experience can do so without delay; if not, the reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. €“ Anthony Lawlor.

22nd October 2015

Dáil Speech on Finance Bill 2016

I will be as brief as possible. There are only a couple of points I want to raise I have spoken to the Minister, Deputy Noonan, with regard to how we can broaden out the home improvement scheme. I understand that people can claim back the VAT paid against their income tax.

22nd October 2015

Dáil Question on JobBridge Scheme waiting period

Question No: 101 Ref No: 36885-15 To the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will consider abolishing the waiting period for the JobBridge Scheme, to ensure that all those in receipt of Jobseeker's and wishing to gain experience can do so without delay; if not, the reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. €“ Anthony Lawlor.

22nd October 2015

Unofficial activity and monitoring of border areas by PIRA is totally unacceptable - Coghlan

Fine Gael Senator and Government Chief Whip in the Seanad, Paul Coghlan, has commented on the independent review of republican and loyalist paramilitary groups published by the British Government, saying that An Garda Síochána and the PSNI must be the only forces policing border counties.

21st October 2015

Funding for major upgrade of Athlone Garda Station testament to Justice Minister’s commitment to investing in the force - McFadden

Fine Gael TD for Longford Westmeath, Gabrielle McFadden, has said the funding approval for a major upgrade of Athlone Garda Station is testament to Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald’s commitment to investing in the force.

21st October 2015

Education Ombudsman needed to protect children, parents and teachers - Daly

Jim Daly, Cork South West Fine Gael TD, is introducing legislation in the Dáil today (Wednesday) which seeks to establish an Education Ombudsman.

21st October 2015

Budget 2016 allows employers to gift bonus vouchers of up to €500, tax free - Fitzpatrick

“Changes to the small benefit tax measures announced in the Finance Bill mean that employers will now be able to award non-cash bonuses of up to €500 to staff, tax free. This is good news for employers and for staff”, says Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick.

21st October 2015