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Success of NAMA in recouping money for the state to be welcomed - Coghlan

Fine Gael Senator for Kerry and Seanad Chief Whip, Paul Coghlan, has welcomed the progress of NAMA as it continues to sell property and repay debts.

4th December 2014

Over €9,000 towards sport and activity for older people in Meath - Butler

“A range of activities will be open to older people in Meath after €9,670 was allocated to local organisations” said Fine Gael TD for Meath West Ray Butler, after the Minister for Sport, Michael Ring TD today awarded funding under the National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People 2014.

4th December 2014

Confirmation of Primary Care Centre to serve Tullow, Rathvilly and Hacketstown - Deering

Fine Gael TD for Carlow/ Kilkenny Pat Deering, has received confirmation from the HSE of a new Primary Care Centre for Tullow.

4th December 2014

Central Bank warnings on moneylenders are timely but stronger regulations are needed – Byrne

Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, has today (Thursday) welcomed the Central Bank’s warnings on the risks of using moneylender firms, but said that stronger regulations are needed in this area.

4th December 2014

Water Services Bill 2014

This is not the first time I have spoken on water charges but I welcome the opportunity to reiterate my support for the principle of water charges.

4th December 2014

Update: Maynooth Post Primary School Placements - Education 4th December, 2014

attention has been drawn to the concerns and frustrations of parents of children in Maynooth, County Kildare whose children find themselves unable to obtain a place if Maynooth post primary school notwithstanding protracted deliberation surrounding the setting up of two separate schools

4th December 2014

Update: M50 and Traffic Congestion - Transport, Tourism and Sport 4th December, 2014

national road network with particular reference to identifying areas such as the M50 or other similar routes that are currently experiencing traffic congestion

4th December 2014

Work on Ennis flood relief scheme to commence in the New Year - Carey

Fine Gael TD for Clare, Joe Carey, has today (Wednesday) said that the people of Ennis & Clarecastle can look forward to works commencing on the St. Flannan’s & Ballybeg flood relief scheme in the New Year, the tender process for which is currently underway.

3rd December 2014

We should not dump on first-time buyers - Hayes

Fine Gael Dublin MEP, Brian Hayes, today (Wednesday), set out a nine point plan as an alternative to the Central Bank of Ireland's 20% mortgage deposit rules, saying we can't dump on first - time buyers.

3rd December 2014

Unemployment now at 10.7% - Corcoran Kennedy

Fine Gael TD for Laois/Offaly and Chair of the Oireachtas Jobs Committee, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, has said that the publication of the latest unemployment figure showing the rate has dropped from 15.1% in 2012 to 10.7% today shows that the economy is recovering and that the Government’s plan to create jobs is working.

3rd December 2014