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Fine Gael committed to delivering economic and social recovery for the people of Ireland after Covid-19 – Donohoe, Humphreys and Markey

Fine Gael in Government is committed to managing the country’s pandemic recovery and has the plans in place to support families and bring employment back to pre-crisis levels.

13th September 2021

Meath West TD Damien English welcomes Fine Gael family to Trim for this year’s party Think In

Fine Gael TD and Minister for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English, has today welcomed Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and his parliamentary party colleagues to Trim in County Meath for the Party ‘Think In’ ahead of the Dáil for the Autumn legislative programme.

13th September 2021

Real change, not lip service, needed in treatment of women's sports teams - Ward

Reports from hersport.ie that the Connacht Women's Rugby Team was forced to change beside rat-infested bins before an interprovincial match against Ulster yesterday has set back progress made in recognising women's and men's sport equally, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

12th September 2021

Coveney’s track record of service to Ireland speaks for itself - Ward

Simon Coveney’s track record of service to Ireland and representing our interests abroad speaks for itself, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

11th September 2021

Confidence Motion proves Sinn Féin has no interest in what Irish families care about - Doherty

Sinn Féin has absolutely no interest in the big issues Irish families care about like jobs, healthcare, housing and education, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

10th September 2021

Higher ambition needed in our Circular Economy - Bruton

Following the publication of an EPA report highlighting Ireland’s declining recycling rates due to a rise in packaging waste, now is the time for higher ambition, a Fine Gael TD has said.

10th September 2021

Continuing maternity restrictions still having detrimental impact on pregnant women and their partners - Doherty

With plans to lift almost all Covid restrictions by October 22, the continuing draconian measures in our maternity units are having a major, detrimental impact on pregnant women and their partners, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

9th September 2021

Focus should be on engagement in Northern Ireland, not boycott – Richmond

Engagement and realism will provide the best route to solving problems caused by Brexit, not boycotts, Fine Gael TD and Spokesperson on European Affairs Neale Richmond TD has said.

9th September 2021

Simon Coveney has more integrity than entire Sinn Féin parliamentary party combined - Brophy

Minister Simon Coveney has accepted and apologised for the political mistakes made over the Zappone appointment, in doing so, showing more dignity and integrity than Mary Lou McDonald or the Sinn Féin parliamentary party, a Fine Gael Minister has said. 

8th September 2021

Maria Walsh MEP travels to Lesbos to hear plight of Afghan refugees in aftermath of Taliban takeover

Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh is travelling to Lesbos today to hear of the plight of Afghan refugees and emergency workers trying to help them in overcrowded asylum facilities on the Greek island.

8th September 2021

Bill to establish gender quotas on company boards will address underrepresentation of women in leadership roles – Higgins

A new bill to establish a 40% quota for female representation on company boards will address the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles and have a positive outcome for businesses, according to Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins.

8th September 2021

Statement by Minister for Finance and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Central, Paschal Donohoe

I note the publication by the Department of Foreign Affairs of documents regarding the appointment of a Special Envoy for Freedom of Opinion and Expression.

6th September 2021