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FG kicks off programme of regional activity for Seanad Abolition Referendum

Fine Gael’s Director of Elections for the Seanad Referendum, Minister Richard Bruton TD, has today (Wednesday) announced details of Fine Gael’s programme of regional activity for the Referendum campaign. This will kick off with a public meeting in Dublin tomorrow night.

4th September 2013

Doherty and Twomey welcome AIB commitment to step up mortgage writedowns

Fine Gael TDs and members of the Oireachtas Finance Committee, Regina Doherty and Liam Twomey, have welcomed a commitment from AIB CEO, David Duffy, that the bank will write down hundreds of millions of euro in distressed mortgages over the coming 12 months.

3rd September 2013

FF’s personal attack on Mulvey is a red herring - Doherty

Fine Gael’s Deputy Director of Elections for the Seanad Abolition Referendum, Regina Doherty TD, has today (Tuesday) described Fianna Fáil’s personal attack on Kieran Mulvey as a red herring, aimed at distracting voters from its own flip flopping on the issue of the Seanad.

3rd September 2013

Seanad abolition major element of wider political reform - Noonan

Speaking at a public meeting on the Seanad Abolition Referendum in Limerick this evening (Friday) the Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan TD, said the abolition of the Seanad is not a stand-alone measure, but a major element of a wider reform package.

3rd September 2013

Government publishes Programme of Dáil Reform

The Taoiseach and Tánaiste today announced the Government’s proposals for the next phase in its programme of Dáil Reform.

2nd September 2013

Fine Gael poster campaign gives the people a clear choice on the Seanad referendum

Fine Gael launched its poster campaign for the abolition of the Seanad today (Sunday) with a promise to deal with facts and reality – unlike those that want to retain the Seanad. Speaking at the launch, Fine Gael’s Director of Elections, Richard Bruton, TD, said that the people were being given a simple choice – to abolish the Seanad, or to keep it as it is.

1st September 2013

Minister Shatter Publishes Information Booklet on the The Importance of Voting Yes to establish a Court of Appeal

Minister for Justice and Defence Alan Shatter has today (Wednesday) launched a booklet aimed at providing clear fact- based information to voters about the proposed Court of Appeal.

1st September 2013

15,000 fewer public servants since 2010 shows Govt serious about reform – Coffey

Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has today (Friday) said that since 2010 the total number of people working in the public sector has been reduced by more than 15,000, which is a clear sign of the Government’s commitment to reforming how we conduct our business.

30th August 2013

O’Mahony welcomes clarification from Irish Rail that no photo ID needed for under 16s

Fine Gael TD for Mayo and Chairman of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications, John O’Mahony, has welcomed clarification he has received from Irish Rail that under 16s do not have to have a photo ID for rail travel.

30th August 2013

Statement by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter, TD, on the arrest in Brazil of Mr. Michael Lynn

I had, of course, been very concerned that a situation had arisen where the State was not in a position to pursue serious criminal charges against an individual who had moved to Brazil.

30th August 2013

Taoiseach's statement at death of Seamus Heaney

Seamus Heaney’s death brings great sorrow to Ireland, to language and to literature. He is mourned - and deeply - wherever poetry and the world of the spirit are cherished and celebrated.

30th August 2013

Conway welcomes progress in employing people with disabilities

Fine Gael Clare Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Disability, Martin Conway, has welcomed the news that a key objective of the recently published National Disability Strategy Implementation Plan concerns the drafting of a comprehensive employment strategy for people with disabilities

27th August 2013