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Retained fire fighters to be allowed access to social welfare schemes – Coffey

Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has said that retained fire fighters will be able to access social protection support payments following a decision made by the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD. Deputy Coffey has met many of the retained fire fighters in Waterford who were anxious to have access to these supports re-instated and will be glad to hear that Minister Burton will be approving this measure in the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013 which will becoming before the Oireachtas soon.

Butler welcomes funding for Meath Partnership under LEADER programme

Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has welcomed the announcement that funding is being allocated to Meath Partnership. The Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan TD, has released a total of €90 million of funding under the LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013.

€90m LEADER funding to boost many community projects in rural areas - Feighan

Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has said the release of €90 million in LEADER funding by the Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan TD, will now provide the financial impetus for many important community projects in Roscommon, Leitrim and across the country.

Lawlor welcomes planning permission approval for Kerry Group project

Approval of planning permission for the new Kerry Group

Lawlor welcomes planning permission approval for Kerry Group project

Approval of planning permission for the new Kerry Group

Funding for Fingal rural development programme

Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has said that funding for Fingal LEADER Partnership can now be accessed for rural economic development via a €90 million fund, announced by Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan today in the Dáil.

Funding for Fingal rural development programme

Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has said that funding for Fingal LEADER Partnership can now be accessed for rural economic development via a €90 million fund, announced by Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan today in the Dáil.

Dáil Debate on the Non-Use of Motor Vehicles 2013

As stated on numerous occasions, this legislation will close the loophole in our motor taxation system that is costing the taxpayer in excess of €50 million per annum. It will ensure a more fair and transparent system for road users.

Farmers with fodder difficulties urged to avail of support

Minister Fitzgerald responds to the publication of reviews of safeguarding practice in six Catholic Dioceses and one Religious Congregation.

Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, today acknowledged the publication of a further seven reviews conducted by the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church (NBSCCC) into safeguarding practices at both diocesan and Religious Congregation level.