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Boris visit can’t just be box ticking exercise - Richmond

A Government TD has urged the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to take ownership of his Brexit ahead of his visit to Northern Ireland.

15th May 2022

Government must do all it can to help credit union movement to grow – Byrne

The Government must do it all it can to help credit unions grow given the essential services they provide to people in our communities, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.

14th May 2022

Arrest of Cardinal Zen further evidence of Hong Kong suppression of democracy – Ward

A Fine Gael Senator has criticised the arrest of 90-year-old retired Cardinal Joseph Zen in Hong Kong who has been a strong advocate for the pro-democracy movement that was cracked down on in 2019.

12th May 2022

Students hit by J1 Visa Backlog

Many students are in danger of missing out on J1 visas this summer due to extended delays in processing them.

12th May 2022

Fine Gael Senator criticises Green Minister for claiming days of turf cutting are numbered

A Fine Gael Senator has criticised a Green party Minister’s claim that peoples’ days of turf cutting on the bogs are numbered.

11th May 2022

British Government should quit political games and engage with EU in good faith

The British Government’s latest threat to scrap the Northern Ireland protocol is counter-productive and entirely unnecessary, Fine Gael’s European Affairs spokesperson Neale Richmond has said.

10th May 2022

Ukrainian MPs must address Oireachtas to document experience of war on Dublin visit – Ahearn

MPs from Ukraine are to visit Dublin where they will document their experiences of war and seek to garner support against Russia’s illegal invasion of their country, Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn has said.

10th May 2022

9% VAT rate much needed counter inflationary measure for tourism and hospitality - Griffin

The retention of the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality and tourism sector is a much-needed counter inflationary measure, a Fine Gael TD has said.

10th May 2022

Continuation of reduced VAT rate is a positive boost for hospitality sector coming – Conway

The decision by Government to extend the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector is a positive boost for businesses coming into the summer season, according to Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway.

10th May 2022

Price of Taxsaver Commuter Ticket must be adjusted in line with new 90-minute-fare – Higgins

The price of the Taxsaver Commuter Ticket should be adjusted in line with new 90-minute-fare, to ensure that those commuting to and from work every day on public transport are receiving full value and tax efficiency from the scheme, a Fine Gael TD has said.

10th May 2022