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ECB engagement with ECON Committee an absolute minimum - Hayes

Fine Gael MEP, Brian Hayes said that he notes the ECB's upcoming engagement with the European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on the Irish banking crisis and says this is an absolute minimum from the ECB.

10th September 2015

Cork to benefit from global tourism campaign – Buttimer

Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has said that tourism in Cork will benefit from Tourism Ireland’s autumn marketing campaign. Deputy Buttimer was commenting following the announcement of €12 million promotional campaign, launched by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, TD.

10th September 2015

MEP Hayes welcomes European Commissions' proposal on refugee crisis

Speaking in Strasbourg, Fine Gael MEP, Brian Hayes has today (Wednesday) welcomed European Commission President, Jean Claude Juncker's plan to deal with the refugee crisis. Mr Hayes made his comments following President Juncker’s' address to the European Parliament this morning.

9th September 2015

MEP Hayes welcomes European Commissions' proposal on refugee crisis

Speaking in Strasbourg, Fine Gael MEP, Brian Hayes has today (Wednesday) welcomed European Commission President, Jean Claude Juncker's plan to deal with the refugee crisis. Mr Hayes made his comments following President Juncker’s' address to the European Parliament this morning.

9th September 2015

Investment in new school for Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré a necessity – Perry

Fine Gael TD for Sligo Leitrim, John Perry says investment in a new permanent building for Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré is a necessity and confirmation that preferred sites have now been identified is good news for parents and children in Sligo.

9th September 2015

Funding to enhance tourists’ experience at Blackrock Castle – Buttimer

Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has said that €160,000 in funding for Blackrock Castle will enhance the experience for tourists and visitors. Deputy Buttimer was commenting following the announcement of €1.2 million in funding for capital projects in Ireland’s Ancient East by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD.

9th September 2015

Consider importance of offering support on World Suicide Prevention Day - Neville

Fine Gael Party Chairman and co-founder of the Irish Suicidology Association, Dan Neville, highlighted the importance of offering support in the fight against suicide ahead of World Suicide Prevention day tomorrow (Thursday).

9th September 2015

€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