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The European Union needs to prepare for the prospect of a united Ireland, Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú has told the penultimate meeting of the Conference of the Future of Europe (CoFoE). The Dundalk TD was in Strasbourg recently with EU parliamentarians to discuss the papers generated by civic, citizens engagement across Europe on a variety […]
Local Fine Gael TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has said he is hopeful that new measures approved today will address the void in dental care services for medical card holders in the Dental Treatment Services Scheme. O’Dowd said “The Minister for Health has confirmed increases in the fees payable to contracted dentists for a number of items, […]
‘Imagination’ is needed in order to ensure that Ukrainians arriving into Ireland from the war in their country are provided with suitable accommodation, Dundalk Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú has said. The deputy said he had been speaking to Minister Roderic O’Gorman in the last number of days and had urged upon him the […]
€351k has been allocated for repair and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities in County Louth, with funding being provided through the Local improvement Scheme 2022. Deputy Fergus O’Dowd has welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, of a total allocation of €11 million for projects across the […]
Cyber security and health were on the agenda at the latest Conference on the Future of Europe in Strasbourg at the weekend, which was attended by Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú. The Sinn Féin deputy, who is a member of the Oireachtas EU Affairs Committee said that outside expert witnesses should be brought in on […]
The ‘absolute courage’ of the Ukrainian people in their fight against ‘Russian occupation’ was praised by Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú last week at a special EU Affairs Committee meeting addressed by Ukraine’s ambassador to Ireland, Larysa Gerasko. And he said that he understands that senior management at Louth County Council are holding a number […]
Protections for consumers are urgently needed in order to mitigate the fuel price hike crisis, according to Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú. As prices for diesel, petrol and home heating oil rocketed last week, the Sinn Féin TD used time in the Dáil to highlight the ‘incredibly difficult’ situation. He said the Covid 19 pandemic was […]
On International Women’s Day, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, has announced details of the introduction of gender pay gap reporting in Ireland. The Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 has introduced the legislative basis for gender pay gap reporting and regulations under the Act will be published in the coming […]
The Taoiseach chaired a Ministerial meeting on Ukraine to discuss the latest situation regarding Ukraine, and potential implications for Ireland. It was also attended by the Tánaiste, Minister Ryan, the Minister for Justice, the Minister for Finance, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, […]
€843k has been awarded to 5 projects across County Louth through the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, a Fine Gael Deputy has said. Deputy Fergus O’Dowd said: “This is extremely welcome news and a very significant increase on previous allocations for the county. “I am delighted to confirm the following successful projects have been awarded. “The award of […]
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has (February 24th, 2022) announced the launch of the 2022 CLÁR Programme. CLÁR provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of population decline. Community Groups are encouraged to consider applying for funding for projects such as the provision […]
Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane has said there are huge opportunities for Daisy Hill to grow and develop on an all-island basis. Speaking after visiting the hospital to meet with health workers and the Southern Trust, the party’s Dáil health spokesperson said: “I was pleased to visit Daisy Hill to meet health workers to listen […]
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