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Budget 2018 helps small businesses deal with the challenge of Brexit - Burke

The new loan scheme introduced to help our small and medium enterprises deal with Brexit is one of many important measures contained in Budget 2018, a Fine Gael TD has said.

11th October 2017

New VAT Compensation Scheme will benefit community and voluntary organisations - Kyne

Minister for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development and Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South Seán Kyne TD has welcomed the introduction of a VAT Compensation Scheme for Charities in Budget 2018.

10th October 2017

Budgetary Oversight Committee plays positive role in Budget 2018 – Madigan

Fine Gael Dublin Rathdown TD and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight, Josepha Madigan, has said she is pleased to see that Minister Donohoe has taken the Committee’s recommendations on board for Budget 2018.

10th October 2017

Budget 2018 bolsters Fine Gael’s fight against crime - Brophy

Budget 2018 bolsters Fine Gael’s fight against crime, a Fine Gael TD has said.

10th October 2017

Budget 2018 builds on Fine Gael’s commitment to affordable childcare for working families – Farrell

Fine Gael is continuing its commitment to making childcare more affordable for working families with announcements today in Budget 2018, a Fine Gael TD has said.

10th October 2017

Health budget will offer a helping hand to those who need it most - O’Connell

A Fine Gael TD has said that the increase in health spending announced in today’s Budget demonstrates the Government’s commitment to our health service.

10th October 2017

Home Building Finance Ireland will boost construction - Bailey

The Government recognises the urgency of Ireland’s housing needs and is making ongoing decisions to ensure we have the necessary supply, a Fine Gael TD has said.

10th October 2017

Telephone support allowance and extra fuel allowance welcome news for OAPs- Rock

Fine Gael TD for Dublin North West, Noel Rock, said a new Telephone Allowance announced in Budget 2018 is welcome news for older people.

10th October 2017

€1.5 billion for the Agriculture sector will ensure rural communities are Brexit-proof- Deering

Investment of over €1.5 billion in the Agriculture sector will ensure rural communities are Brexit-proof, a Fine Gael TD has said.

10th October 2017

Pupil Teacher Ratio reduced to lowest level ever- McLoughlin

Peak €10 billion funding for education sector in 2018 will also deliver more supports for those who need it most

10th October 2017

Increased VAT on sunbeds will help reduce skin cancer –Noone

The increased VAT rate on sunbed services announced in Budget 2018 will help to reduce skin cancer, the most common form of cancer in Ireland, says Fine Gael Dublin Senator Catherine Noone.

10th October 2017

Budget 2018 Statement of the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform Mr. Paschal Donohoe T.D.

Budget day offers the opportunity to reflect on a journey made, to recognise both what our country has achieved and what we want to achieve.

10th October 2017