Unique tourism & heritage attraction could be rolled out nationally Fine Gael Cork North Central Deputy, Dara Murphy, has welcomed the announcement of almost €200,000 in funding under the Rural Development Programme to support the development of ‘The Farm’, a tourism and heritage attraction in Grenagh, Co. Cork. “News that €195,615.94 in funding

Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has welcomed news from the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar, that over €10 million is being allocated to improve, maintain and make Waterford’s roads safer. “This news is positive news for Waterford city and county and will lead to better infrastructure which will help

Irish Advocacy Network to come before Oireachtas Committee on Health & Children this week Fine Gael Dublin Mid-West Deputy, Derek Keating, has today (Monday) welcomed the announcement by Minister Leo Varadkar that whistleblowers legislation, which is a commitment contained in the Programme for Government, will be considered by Cabinet at tomorrow’s meeting. “The

Addressing the Annual Commerce Conference at UCC, Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, said the key to encouraging people to start their own business is ensuring they have access to credit, adequate supports and that they are educated about the challenges ahead. “Fostering an entrepreneurial spirit is a fundamental part of government policy

Fine Gael Cork South Central Deputy, Jerry Buttimer, has welcomed the 2012 road allocation grants for Cork City and County Councils. Deputy Buttimer confirmed that under the 2012 allocations, Cork City Council is being granted €4,293,795 and Cork County Council will receive €45,330,750 for road maintenance, improvements and strategic developments. “The funding announced

Trim Town Council to receive €195,000 Fine Gael Meath West TD, Ray Butler, has today (Monday) welcomed funding of more than €12 million for Co. Meath roads, which has been approved by the Minister for Transport, Leo Varadkar. Trim Town Council will receive a block grant of almost €200,000 as part of the funding.

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid-West, Derek Keating, has today (Friday) welcomed the announcement by Dualway Group, a Dublin-based transport and tourism company, that it is creating 30 new jobs in 2012. “Dualway Group has just informed me that it will be creating 30 new jobs in 2012. The company is recruiting for tour drivers,

Fine Gael Tipperary South TD, Tom Hayes, has said the Personal Insolvency Bill published by Ministers Alan Shatter and Michael Noonan this week will give a vital lifeline to distressed mortgage holders. Deputy Hayes added that the proposed new legislation will also provide relief to those overwhelmed by personal debts. “Many people in Tipperary

Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Anthony Lawlor, has today (Friday) expressed concerns that not every first time buyer who bought in 2008 will be entitled to the 30% Mortgage Interest Relief. “It has been brought to my attention that some first time buyers who bought property in the latter months of 2008 may not

Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Anthony Lawlor, has said that the number of people waiting on trolleys in Naas General Hospital has been reduced by 58%, thanks to initiatives undertaken by the Special Delivery Unit (SDU) over the winter months. “Between January 3rd and 25th of this year, there was a total of 178