Skip to main content

Latest News

FF is misleading the public and trying to hide the past with its claims over Irish Water – O’Donovan

Fine Gael Limerick TD, Patrick O’Donovan, has today (Monday) strongly criticised Fianna Fáil for attempting to hide its poor legacy on investing in our water infrastructure. Deputy O’Donovan added that if Fianna Fáil was still in Government, higher water charges would have been brought in two years ago.

1st August 2014

Government approves drafting of legislation to provide for replacement for Registered Employment Agreements – Minister Bruton

New legislation to provide certainty for staff and businesses tendering for contracts, promote industrial peace, and ensure Irish firms are not placed at competitive disadvantage.

1st August 2014

Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan T.D. welcomes return to profitability by Bank of Ireland in the first half of 2014

The Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan T.D. today (1 August 2014) welcomes the return to profitability by Bank of Ireland in the first half of 2014. Commenting on the Bank of Ireland – 2014 Half Year Results

1st August 2014

Two state solution the only answer for Middle East - Coghlan

Fine Gael Kerry Senator and Government Chief Whip in the Seanad, Paul Coghlan, has stressed that a two state solution is the only answer to the Israeli Palestinian crisis. Senator Coghlan was speaking after the Seanad was reconvened yesterday to discuss the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.

1st August 2014

‘Your Country Needs You - Patriotism in the 21st Century’ Speech by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, at the Parnell Summer School 2014

Your Country Needs You. Apparently spoken by Lord Kitchener at the outbreak of World War I and immortalised in an army recruitment poster designed to ignite patriotism in his fellow Britons as it went to war in continental Europe.

1st August 2014

Current Gaza conflict is a replica of 2009 - Burke

Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator, has said that the current conflict in Gaza is a replica of what happened in 2009, when he visited the region, and that it is time for the EU to show the Palestinians it is serious about a peaceful solution. Senator Burke was speaking today in the Seanad which was reconvened to discuss the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

31st July 2014

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Charlie Flanagan sets out Government position on Gaza and Ukraine

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan TD, today briefed Senators on his ongoing engagement with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, the Egyptian Foreign Minister and the Director General of UNRWA seeking a ceasefire in Gaza.

31st July 2014

The EU must do more to resolve international conflicts – Noone

Fine Gael Dublin Senator, and the Party’s Seanad Spokesperson on European Affairs, Catherine Noone, has said that the EU must do more to resolve international conflicts. Senator Noone was speaking in the Seanad today (Thursday) which was reconvened to discuss the situations in Gaza and Ukraine.

31st July 2014

Hayes calls on graduates to consider internships in the European Parliament

Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, Brian Hayes has, today (Wednesday), called on Irish graduates to consider applying for internships in the European Parliament.

30th July 2014

Minister Flanagan in Belfast for political talks

Charlie Flanagan TD, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, travels to Belfast today (Wednesday) for a series of political and community engagements. In his first working visit to Northern Ireland since his appointment, Minister Flanagan will meet with First Minister Peter Robinson and with deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness.

30th July 2014

World Day Against Trafficking highlights need for action on modern day slavery - Keane

Fine Gael Senator and the Party’s candidate in the upcoming Dublin South-West bye-election, Cáit Keane, has said that the first UN World Day Against Trafficking, which takes place today (Wednesday), highlights the need for cross border action on what is essentially modern day slavery. Senator Keane has also urged the Government to publish second National Action Plan to Prevent and Combat the Trafficking of Human Beings, which is currently being prepared by the Department of Justice.

30th July 2014

Commencement of open recruitment process for post of Garda Commissioner

The Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD, today announced the commencement of the open recruitment process for the post of Garda Commissioner.

29th July 2014