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Minister Heather Humphreys TD becomes Fine Gael’s Deputy Leader

Minister Heather Humphreys TD has said she is honoured at being appointed Deputy Leader of Fine Gael by the new leader of the party, Minister Simon Harris TD.

5th April 2024

Harris gives firm commitment to back rural Ireland and agriculture sector

The new leader of Fine Gael has given a firm commitment that the party will continue to back and champion rural Ireland and the agriculture sector at a meeting with a party representative group.

4th April 2024

Harris assures businesses they will continue to be prioritised at meeting with Fine Gael group

The new leader of Fine Gael has said businesses will continue to be supported and their challenges will be responded to at a meeting with a party representative group.

3rd April 2024

Time to split the VAT rate and protect our small businesses – Byrne

A tailored hospitality VAT rate is necessary to support small businesses disproportionately affected by an avalanche of cost increases, Fine Gael Senator has said.

2nd April 2024

Let consumers ditch and switch – McGahon

Consumers should be allowed to cancel their TV and internet service contracts without giving 30 days notice, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

1st April 2024

HEA and UL must appear before Oireachtas Education Committee - Kehoe

Representatives of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and the University of Limerick must appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to explain occurrences with the provision of housing at the university, a Fine Gael TD has said.

29th March 2024

Common sense solutions needed to address annual chaos of post-primary school admissions – Currie

A common application process would streamline post-primary school admissions, alleviating stress for parents and students, and giving clarity to the Department of Education on overall shortages, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

28th March 2024

Speech of Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris, TD, following his election as Leader of Fine Gael

Dia dhiabh, A chairde, My dear friends, It is the honour of my life to lead this great party, our great party, Fine Gael.

24th March 2024

Maria Walsh MEP and Nina Carberry selected to represent Fine Gael in Midlands-North West Euro elections

Maria Walsh MEP and Nina Carberry have been selected by Fine Gael members in Midlands-North West to represent the party at June’s European Elections.

24th March 2024

Statement from Colm Markey MEP

“I have informed Fine Gael that I will be withdrawing my name from the MEP selection convention for Midlands North-west constituency. I would like to thank all the members for all their generous and valued support. However, I believe the most viable path to winning two seats for Fine Gael in the election in June is with two candidates, and I wish the remaining candidates all the best during their campaigns.

23rd March 2024