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97% of parents surveyed want traffic light labelling to help them make healthy food choices for their children - Noone

Fine Gael Dublin Senator Catherine Noone is backing calls from parents to introduce a traffic light labelling system to help inform them of the sugar content in foods. Senator Noone was speaking after a survey she conducted showed that parents want such a system to help them make healthy choices for their children.

4th July 2016

Leadership deficit in the UK must not be allowed hurt Ireland - Richmond

Fine Gael Senator and spokesperson on EU Affairs, Neale Richmond, has said the leadership deficit in the UK must not be allowed to hurt Ireland.

4th July 2016

PAC should invite Charities Regulatory Authority to discuss watchdog role - Madigan

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, and member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Josepha Madigan, has said that the Charities Regulatory Authority (CRA) should be invited to appear before PAC in light of recent controversies in the charity sector.

4th July 2016

Stunning beauty of Kerry showcased in last night’s Top Gear – Griffin

Kerry Fine Gael TD, Brendan Griffin, said that the Irish episode of Top Gear showcased the stunning beauty of Kerry and was brilliant publicity for all that the county has to offer.

27th June 2016

Fine Gael believes in being at the heart of Europe - Heydon

Chair of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party and Kildare South TD, Martin Heydon, has said that Fine Gael believes in Ireland being at the heart of Europe, and that we will also work to maintain our strong relationship with the UK in the wake of their vote to leave the European Union.

24th June 2016

Statement by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, on the UK Vote to Leave the European Union

In recent months the Irish Government has advocated for our belief that the EU is better with Britain as a leading member and that Britain and Ireland have always worked together very well, as equal partners, within the EU.

24th June 2016

Actor and TD Tom Neville appeals for Arts funding to be increased, as the economy grows

Fine Gael TD for Co Limerick, Tom Neville, who has a Masters in Music Technology and is a trained actor, has appealed for Arts funding to be increased, as the economy grows.

23rd June 2016

Irish airlines should put on the green jersey, reduce their prices, and allow fans go to Sunday’s game in Lyon - Butler

Fine Gael Meath Senator, Ray Butler, has appealed to Irish airlines to reduce their prices and allow as many Irish fans as possible make Sunday’s game in Lyon.

23rd June 2016

Brexit campaign can be the start of a better Europe - Richmond

Speaking today (Wednesday) during the Seanad debate on the future of EU - UK relations, Dublin Rathdown Senator, Neale Richmond, has stated that the Brexit campaign can be the start of a better Europe.

22nd June 2016

Senator Gabrielle McFadden appointed Government Chief Whip in Seanad Éireann

Fine Gael Longford Westmeath Senator, Gabrielle McFadden, has been appointed Government Chief Whip in the Seanad by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD. Senator McFadden was also given the role of Seanad Spokesperson on Defence.

22nd June 2016

Whether Britain stays or leaves David Cameron’s demands will have to be addressed - Clune

Fine Gael Ireland South MEP, Deirdre Clune, has said that whether Britain decides to stay or leave the EU, David Cameron’s reform demands will have to be addressed

22nd June 2016

Dads need to take advantage of new paternity scheme - Richmond

Fine Gael Senator for Dublin Rathdown, Neale Richmond, has welcomed the announcement that the Government is to provide fathers with two weeks of paid paternity leave. However, he has warned that for the scheme to work, new Dads need to take advantage of the new scheme.

21st June 2016