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Delay on abolition of roaming charges is shameful – Noone

“Dithering, indecisive and too willing to give in to special interests”, is how Senator Catherine Noone has summed up the European Council on foot of news that the abolition of roaming charges within the European Union is to be delayed.

2nd March 2015

Consideration of Aer Lingus’ long-term future must outweigh short-term benefits - Farrell

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell has stated that, regardless of the short-term gain which any sale of the Government’s share in Aer Lingus may have, securing Aer Lingus’ long-term future in Ireland must be the prominent consideration in terms of examining any offer for our national carrier.

2nd March 2015

Minister Coffey welcomes resumption of Waterford-London Route

Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey has welcomed news from Waterford Airport that flights will recommence between London Luton and Waterford direct at the end of next month. Minister Coffey commended all of the staff at Waterford Regional Airport who have worked extremely hard over the last number of months to get this route back in operation.

1st March 2015

Minister Coffey opens National Lifeguard Training Centre in Tramore

Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey was delighted to open the new National Lifeguard Training Centre today (Monday) in Tramore, Co. Waterford. The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government sanctioned €200,000 for the development of this World Class Facility last year and Minister Coffey was happy to see this important facility opened in Tramore.

1st March 2015

Minister Coffey Announces €7.5 Million for Waterford in LEADER element of Rural Development Programme 2014-2020

Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey has announced that €7.5 million worth of funding has been allocated by his Department under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 for Waterford. Minister Coffey has said this will be a major boost for the rural recovery that is beginning to take hold around the country.

1st March 2015

Minister Coveney and Senator Coghlan to address Fine Gael LGBT Referendum information meeting in Portlaoise

The Fine Gael LGBT group will host a public information meeting about the forthcoming marriage equality Referendum at 8pm on Thursday 12th March in the Maldron Hotel in Portlaoise.

27th February 2015

Accountability in the Garda Síochána strengthened by new legislation - Conway

Fine Gael Senator for Clare and Seanad Spokesperson on Justice, Martin Conway, has said the passage of the Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014 through the Dáil and the Seanad provides a welcome opportunity for the reform of An Garda Síochána.

27th February 2015

Work should pay more than welfare - Byrne

Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne, has welcomed the launch of the Government’s Low Pay Commission, saying that work should pay more than welfare.

26th February 2015

Victims of medical negligence must be compensated in good time - Burke

Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator, Colm Burke, outlined the importance of periodic payment orders (PPOs) in the context of medical negligence cases, for families who need financial support to care for their loved ones who have been victims of medical negligence. Senator Burke was speaking after he raised the issue in the Seanad on Wednesday.

26th February 2015

Speech by the Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny, T.D., at the opening of the Birth of a Nation Exhibitio

here is no better way to connect with the past than by seeing primary sources at first hand. Thus the hand-written letters in this exhibition, by Thomas Ashe, Padraig Pearse, Thomas Francis Meagher and others are unique and precious records of these great men.

26th February 2015