Skip to main content

Latest News

Do you have an idea for a Better Ireland? – Fine Gael

Fine Gael is asking people from across the country to submit their ideas as to how we can make Ireland a better place for all, with the winning entrant securing a virtual meeting with An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar to discuss the proposal.

25th August 2021

Expert forum must follow Scottish model on knife crime – Richmond

A special expert group will be established to consider the scourge of knife crime in our communities, according to Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond.

25th August 2021

Online Safety Commissioner and updated Department action plan are vital measures in combatting bullying in schools – Kehoe

The appointment of an Online Safety Commissioner and an updated action plan on bullying in our primary and secondary schools are key measures in combatting the scourge of bullying and cyberbullying of young people, a Fine Gael TD has said.

23rd August 2021

Pedestrianisation of towns and cities must be made permanent to ensure full recovery of urban areas – McGahon

Continued support from both Government and consumers is needed to ensure the full revitalisation of our towns and villages after the summer season as businesses claw back revenue lost to Covid-19, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

23rd August 2021

Speech by Minister Heather Humphreys - Michael Collins Commemoration 2021

Michael Collins Commemoration 2021 Speech

22nd August 2021

Nearly 5,000 bikes stolen in Dublin shows a new approach is needed – Richmond

Proactive public safety measures are the only way to tackle bike thefts in Dublin with a marked rise in people cycling over the past year, according to Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond.

22nd August 2021

West can still take action to help refugees and defend women’s rights in Afghanistan – Madigan

The current crisis in Kabul requires Western countries, who made up the international coalition in Afghanistan, to do everything still in their power to help the long-suffering Afghan people, and make development funding conditional on the protection of human rights, a Fine Gael Minister has said.  

20th August 2021

Minister Burke Meets Macra na Feirme to Discuss Rural, One-off Housing

Minister Peter Burke confirms that there will be no future ban on rural or one-off housing.

19th August 2021

Increased mental health supports available as students return to college campuses – Dolan

An additional €3 million in funding for mental health supports will help students as they return to third-level education this September, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

19th August 2021

Engagement needed between departments of education north and south on cross border university- Burke

Engagement should take place between Departments of Education north and south on proposals for a cross border university in the North West region, a Fine Gael TD has said.

18th August 2021