River Shannon and canal to be used to link up communities and city centre Fine Gael Limerick Deputy, Kieran O’Donnell, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the news that the city has been successful in winning €9 million in a national competition to fund Ireland’s smartest travel initiatives under the Department of Transport. “Congratulations is

Faith-based option must be protected Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has today (Wednesday) said that religion has a place in our education system and that parents should continue to have the option of sending their children to faith-based schools. “Contrary to some arguments that are being put forward at the

Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has welcomed news from the Department of Transport that Waterford has been allocated a further €7.2 million for Smarter Travel Initiatives. Dungarvan was selected as one of three Smarter Travel Demonstration Areas for 2012-2016, following the selection of its proposal to transform people’s travel behaviour, encouraging greater use

Fine Gael Senator for Galway West, Fidelma Healy Eames, has today (Tuesday) welcomed the news that the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte, has agreed to meet a representative group of oyster fishermen from Galway, to discuss the non-issuance of licenses for oyster dredging for 2012. “An EU Directive states that a

Ongoing community support is vital Fine Gael Meath East TD, Regina Doherty, is today (Wednesday) launching a campaign in Leinster House to recruit Special Olympics Champions. Deputy Doherty is hoping to encourage TDs, Senators and their constituents to get involved and help change the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through sport. “Special