www.fiannafail.ie

Laois-Offaly Constituency

Local News Stories

€1 million extra for Suicide Prevention

The Government is providing additional funding of almost €1million for a range of suicide prevention measures under the dormant accounts funding. This is in addition to the €4.5 million already provided this year. Read More

Statement by An Taoiseach Mr Brian Cowen TD on death of Rory Brady SC

I am very sorry to learn of the death of Mr Rory Brady SC. Read More

Major boost for enterprise development and job creation as Taoiseach launches €500m Innovation Fund

The Taoiseach was at the New York Stock Exchange today where he launched ‘Innovation Fund – Ireland’, a €500m fund to support enterprise development and job creation. The Taoiseach stated that the Fund is “a key pillar of the Government’s Smart Economy strategy”. Read More

Statement by An Taoiseach, Mr Brian Cowen TD, on the Publication of the Bloody Sunday Inquiry

Today is the day when the truth has been set free in the city of Derry. Read More

Preliminary Reports on ‘The Sources of Ireland’s Banking Crisis’

The Government welcomes the preliminary reports ‘The Sources of Ireland’s Banking Crisis’ by Mr Klaus Regling and Mr Max Watson and ‘The Irish Banking Crisis – Regulatory and Financial Stability Policy 2003-2008,’ by Governor Patrick Honohan, which were published today and commends the authors for their expert analysis and assessment of the issues referred to them. Read More

HSE Director summoned to correct Public Accounts Committee Record – Fleming

Sean Fleming TD has secured the agreement at the Public Accounts Committee to demand the attendance of Ms. Laverne McGuinness, HSE National Director of Primary Community and Continuing Care at the next Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting which will be held on Thursday the 10th of June. Read More

Taoiseach says economy has reached a turning point and outlines ten areas for job creation

Speaking today in Athlone, the Taoiseach said that Ireland had reached a positive turning point in our economic fortunes. He said the main priority for the Government is to help those who have lost their jobs get back into employment so that they can contribute to the well being of their families, their communities, and our country. Read More

A Turning Point for the Irish Economy - speech by An Taoiseach

A few weeks ago I spoke about the causes of the banking crisis and its effect on Ireland. Today I want to talk to you about Jobs. Read More

Welcome relief for Laois towns with opening of motorway – Fleming

Local Fianna Fáil TD Sean Fleming has welcomed the opening of the new motorway between Portlaoise and Cullohill (on the Cork road) and Portlaoise and Borris-in-Ossory (Limerick Road). Read More

Speech by the Taoiseach at the Official Opening of the M7/M8

The M7/M8 Portlaoise-Cullahill/Castletown scheme is a key element in our national roads infrastructure. I am delighted to be here today to perform the official opening of this long awaited, vitally important section of roadway. Read More

See All News Stories