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Luas extension to Poolbeg moving in right direction – Geoghegan

Government is to consider accelerating the Luas to Poolbeg Luas line, a Fine Gael TD has said.

9th April 2025

CAP budget must be prioritised during Ireland’s EU Presidency – Murphy

Ireland’s EU Presidency next year represents a real opportunity to deliver a CAP that is properly funded and supports food production, a Fine Gael TD has said.

4th April 2025

CETA ratification will present golden trade opportunity for Ireland to offset U.S. tariffs - Clendennen

The ratification of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will be important to Ireland’s response to new U.S. tariffs on the European Union, a Fine Gael TD has said.

3rd April 2025

Donegal Tweed and Irish craft industry needs to be ready to apply for EU special status – Boyle

New EU regulations for craft goods that are set to come into effect at the end of this year will help preserve vital indigenous Irish industries, such as the Donegal Tweed industry, a Fine Gael Senator has said, but warns that manufacturers need to do the groundwork before then.

1st April 2025

‘Valerie’s Law’ will close legal loophole and safeguard children – Ward

Proposals around parental rights for those convicted of killing their partners, or a parent of their child, will finally close a legal loophole, a Fine Gael TD has said.

1st April 2025

Pay related Parents’ Benefit would make life easier for families – Ahearn

Introducing pay related Parents’ Benefit would help parents to spend valuable time with their young children, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

31st March 2025

European Commission must safeguard against potential job losses arising out of Trump tariffs – Lynch

The European Commission must increase funding available under the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF), to mitigate against tariffs likely to be imposed on Ireland and the European Union this week, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

31st March 2025

Workers must be protected to revitalise Dublin City – Geoghegan

The Minister for Justice must introduce a standalone offence for crimes against retail workers, a Fine Gael TD has said.

30th March 2025

Jobseekers Pay Related Benefit will help protect workers – O’Donovan

Jobseekers Pay Related Benefit (JPRB) will act as a safety net for workers across the country, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

28th March 2025

Statement from Tánaiste and leader of Fine Gael Simon Harris

“Next week, the United States will announce further tariffs on the European Union. The European Union will then consider how to respond. We are entering a time of major uncertainty.

27th March 2025