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Public health policy required to protect children on social media

Consideration must be given to developing a public health policy to ensure children are protected from the perils of social media, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

16th April 2024

Fine Gael selects Senator John Cummins as General Election candidate in Waterford

Senator John Cummins has been selected as a General Election candidate by Fine Gael for the Waterford constituency.

15th April 2024

Fianna Fáil convert to Fine Gael’s policies of putting money back in people’s pockets

The prospect of further tax cuts in Budget 2025 by Government parties is a welcome acceptance of Fine Gael’s key priorities, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Maria Byrne said to hear Fianna Fáil Ministers repeatedly talking of more money back in people’s pockets over recent days, through revenue relief and other measures, seven months before the next Budget is a great development.

15th April 2024

Forgotten fishing communities need a voice - Carberry

Nina Carberry, Fine Gael European Election candidate for Midlands North West, has said there is a need for strong voices for fishing communities in the next European Parliament, amid concerns across coastal towns in the region that the sector has been forgotten and marginalised.

15th April 2024

Cliff edge in temporary waiver of development levies must be stopped –McGahon

The temporary waiver of development levies must be extended to the end of 2025 to ensure continued progress in the development of new build homes in rural Ireland, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

13th April 2024

Speech of An Taoiseach, Simon Harris T.D., Nomination of Members of Government, Dáil Éireann

Speech of An Taoiseach, Simon Harris T.D., Nomination of Members of Government, Dáil Éireann Tuesday, 9 April 2024

9th April 2024

Speech of the Taoiseach-elect, Simon Harris T.D., Nomination as Taoiseach, Dáil Éireann Tuesday, 9th April 2024

Ceann Comhairle, Go raibh maith agaibh as ucht bhur gcuid vótaí.

9th April 2024

Fodder Scheme is a solid first step to offering practical support for farmers – Lombard

The new fodder scheme is good news for farmers, but there are more immediate things that can and should be done to relieve the burden on the farming community right now, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

9th April 2024

Announcement of formal resignation of Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD Dáil Éireann

 Yesterday, I resigned from the office of Taoiseach by placing my resignation in the hands of the President, pursuant to the Constitution. I have had the privilege to serve for the past 20 years as a public representative, 13 as a member of Cabinet, seven as leader of my Party, as Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Taoiseach again. It's been the most fulfilling and rewarding time of my life.  Today is the beginning of a new era for my Party, a new chapter in my life and a new phase for the coalition Government.

9th April 2024

Speech of the Leader of Fine Gael, Simon Harris T.D.,

A dhaoine uaisle, a chairde, oíche mhaith agaibh go léir agus fáilte go Gaillimh. I am deeply honoured to address you this evening in Ollscoil na Gaillimh as I prepare to take on the greatest challenge of my life.

6th April 2024