News & Statements
200 jobs for Mahon signals Cork’s role in making Ireland the internet capital of Europe – Collins
Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has said the announcement of 200 highly skilled ICT jobs, which are to be created by EMC in Citygate, Mahon, demonstrates the important role Cork is playing in building Ireland’s reputation as the internet capital of Europe.
Another award for Lucan as Adamstown Station named Best Commuter Station – Keating
Fine Gael Dublin Mid West Deputy, Derek Keating, has praised the staff at Adamstown Station after it was given the Best Commuter Station Award by the Minister for Transport, Leo Varadkar TD, today (Thursday) at a ceremony at the Inchicore Works.
Coghlan welcomes opening of new Kenmare community hospital
Fine Gael Kerry Senator and Seanad Chief Whip, Paul Coghlan has welcomed confirmation from the HSE that it is now in possession of the new community hospital in Kenmare. Senator Coghlan made his comments yesterday (Wednesday) during Order of Business in the Seanad.
Government Decision to approve the publication of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill
'Todays’ decision by cabinet, approving the Bill, comes in the wake of extensive work between the Government partners. We have produced what we consider to be a balanced set of proposals aimed at meeting the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights.'
Minister Shatter briefs US Attorney General on key successes of Irish Presidency in the Justice area
In advance of the EU – US Meeting taking place in Dublin tomorrow, Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter T.D, held important discussions with US Attorney General, Eric Holder.
Potential for jobs and growth boost can help secure agreement to start EU-US Trade Talks – Minister Bruton
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton is encouraging his fellow EU Trade Ministers to seize the opportunity to boost EU jobs and growth by agreeing at tomorrow’s (Friday 14th June) EU Trade Council to allow the start of EU-US trade talks.
Richard Bruton named as FG Director of Elections for the Referendum on the Abolition of the Seanad
An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, this morning (Thursday) named Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD as Director of the Fine Gael campaign for a Yes vote in the Referendum on the Abolition of the Seanad.
Speech by the Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny, T.D., at the EMC Jobs announcement
This morning is another fantastic day for Cork and the whole South West region with this announcement of 200 new jobs as a result of a €100 million investment by EMC.
Potential for jobs and growth boost can help secure agreement to start EU-US Trade Talks – Minister Bruton
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton is encouraging his fellow EU Trade Ministers to seize the opportunity to boost EU jobs and growth by agreeing at tomorrow’s (Friday 14th June) EU Trade Council to allow the start of EU-US trade talks.
Coffey welcomes new consultant posts at Waterford Regional Hospital
Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has welcomed news that a number of consultant posts are currently being filled, with additional posts to be filled over the coming period at Waterford Regional Hospital (WRH). Deputy Coffey was informed of this by the Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly TD, and has said that these posts will help to reduce outpatient waiting lists at WRH in the short, medium and long term.