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A tax relief scheme for the long-term unemployed, worth up to €30,000 if they return to work, is not being properly promoted by the Government or Revenue, said Fine Gael Seanad Enterprise Spokesman John Paul Phelan.

Fine Gael Senator John Paul Phelan is hosting his general election campaign fund-raising lunch at Kilkenny’s Pembroke Hotel today, Friday, January 28, at 12.30pm.

It has been a watershed for the Government this week, we are leaking politicians like one of the burst pipes spurting water during the big thaw.

As a year of potentially enormous political significance begins, The Tallyman has decided to look at the prospects for each party, both on a national and local level. The Tallyman cannot recall a time of more political uncertainty, and the predictions made today may seem very foolish in two or three months time. The Tallyman firmly believes that the result of the election could also differ considerably depending on the date it is held. Is the 'Gilmore Gale' still blowing? Will Brian Cowen even lead FF into battle? Has Enda Kenny silenced his doubters? Will disaffected members of the public support SF in unprecedented numbers? How many more sitting TD's will opt out? Are the Greens already a spent force? So much uncertainty, and so much anger. So much to lose, and so much to win. The Tallyman has decided to sum up the reasons he would vote 'for' or 'against' each party.

The Government must recognise that the level of suicide and suicidal behaviour is a serious social health issue that must be comprehensively dealt with and the necessary services put in place, according to Fine Gael Senator John Paul Phelan.

Abolish the Senate — YES — John Fitzgerald

Latest employment figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have exposed a lethal cocktail of long-term unemployment, widespread youth joblessness and forced emigration, Fine Gael Senator, John Paul Phelan, says.

It’s bad news for business once again this week with weather forecasters predicting another cold snap for the weekend and into next week.

Six years after the formation of the HSE the difference in responsibilities of the executive and the Department of Health still remain unclear, according to Senator John Paul Phelan.

The Irish people have shown extraordinary restraint in the past six to 12 months despite mounting economic pressure says Senator John Paul Phelan.