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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

Peter Burke announces Increased Funding for Housing Adaptation Grants

Fine Gael Minister of State Peter Burke has announced that Local Authorities will receive an increased level of funding to provide home adaptations for older people and those living with disability and mobility issues.

3rd March 2021

Opposition claims on home ownership scheme are false and ill-founded - Bruton

Opposition claims that a State scheme to assist home ownership will result in a price spiral are false, completely exaggerated and ill founded, the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Chairman has said.

2nd March 2021

Consent campaign signals zero tolerance for sexual violence in third level institutions – Carroll MacNeill

The ‘Start Here’ campaign aims to equip students and staff with practical information to help tackle the endemic sexual harassment and violence in our Higher Education institutions, a Fine Gael TD has said.

2nd March 2021

Bank of Ireland must prioritise communications with customers to ensure smooth transition of services to An Post – Seery-Kearney

Bank of Ireland must prioritise communications with customers to ensure a smooth transition of in-person services to An Post, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

2nd March 2021

Ryanair must stop playing politics with Cork Airport – Buttimer

Cork Fine Gael Senator, Jerry Buttimer, has called on Ryanair to engage positively with Cork Airport and to act in a manner that is conducive to the return of its base and the resumption of safe flying from the airport.

2nd March 2021

Minister O'Donovan announces ‘Greening’ of Heritage Sites and State Buildings as part of the 2021 National St Patrick’s Festival

The greening initiative has gone from strength to strength with signification notable worldwide landmark buildings being illuminated in green to promote this celebration.  This year the theme of the Festival is ‘Dúisigh Éire! Awaken Ireland!’ which invites everyone to throw off the long dark months and rise to embrace the brighter days ahead.

2nd March 2021

Potential to use Bank of Ireland branches for co-working spaces - Currie

Government should grab the opportunity to promote remote working and acquire Bank of Ireland’s branches as co-working spaces, Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie has said.

1st March 2021

Political parties must go beyond quotas in helping women contest elections - Doherty

Political parties must go beyond reaching quotas and support women in overcoming obstacles they may face in contesting elections, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Regina Doherty, Leader of Seanad Éireann, was speaking as a report published today found that critical barriers still inhibit women’s chances of election success.

1st March 2021

Financial service providers must support rural Ireland

Financial service providers must offer sustained proper services to rural communities, towns and villages across Ireland, Fine Gael TD Michael Ring has said.

1st March 2021