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Deputy McDonald and Sinn Féin must answer questions following Greenslade/King revelations - Doherty

Mary-Lou McDonald and the Sinn Féin leadership need to reveal the extent of their knowledge of an English journalist writing under an assumed name for their party newspaper An Phoblacht, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

7th March 2021

28 pioneering women feature in new book

Fine Gael has published a new book in time for International Women’s Day called, “Proud to Serve: The Voices of the Women of Cumann na nGaedheal and Fine Gael 1922-1992”. The book, written by Martina Murray and Maria Hegarty, will be launched by An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar at an online event on Tuesday, 9th of March at 7.30pm. People can register for this free event here: https://www.finegael.ie/book and the book is also available at this link.

7th March 2021

Cultural change must continue to match Gardaí mental health spending – Richmond

Government spending on mental health supports for Gardaí has increased over the last three years which is a clear sign of the commitment to prioritise the well-being of Gardaí, Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has said.

7th March 2021

Cummins calls for revised grants for private water supplies to reflect costs involved

Senator also calls for deadline for claims under the scheme to be extended due to lockdown

5th March 2021

Supports needed now to help hospitality develop outdoor dining areas - Doherty

One-off grants to help restaurants and bars develop outdoor seating areas should be made available to support the industry’s reopening when safe to do so, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

5th March 2021

Carroll MacNeill and Richmond call for financial support for families hit by construction shutdown

Deputies Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Neale Richmond have called on the Department for Social Protection to ensure that supports will be available to families who are under huge financial pressure from additional rent bills from the unforeseen lockdown and cessation of construction.

4th March 2021

Madigan highlights importance of meaningful engagement by LDA

A Fine Gael TD has called on the Land Development Agency (LDA) to increase their engagement with local resident’s associations, businesses and community groups in the immediate vicinity of any proposed LDA development.

4th March 2021

Farrell introduces E-Scooters Bill in Dáil

A bill to legislate for the use of E-Scooters and certain E-Bikes has been introduced to the Dáil by Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell.

4th March 2021

Minister Humphreys announces €6.5 million in funding for outdoor recreational amenities

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D., today announced over €6.5 million in funding for 38 projects under Measure 2 of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.

4th March 2021

Fine Gael MEPs welcome Fidesz departure

Today, the EPP Group voted by a large majority (84.1% or 148 MEPs) in favour of amending the Group's internal Rules of Procedure.

3rd March 2021