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Statement by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on the passing of John Bruton

This morning, I was devasted to learn that John Bruton had passed away.  John was one of the reasons I became involved in politics and joined Fine Gael. 

6th February 2024

Death of former Taoiseach John Bruton

Family statement: “It is with deep sadness we wish to announce the death of former Taoiseach John Bruton.

6th February 2024

Ban on disposable vapes vital to safeguarding public health and the environment– Burke

A ban on the sale of disposable vapes is needed on both health and environmental grounds, a Fine Gael TD has said.

5th February 2024

Increase in vaping among children must be tackled in schools through education – Lombard

An educational programme to highlight the perils of vaping needs to be developed and rolled out in primary schools, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

4th February 2024

Local Community Safety Partnership ‘hubs’ key for safer streets and stronger communities in Dublin West – Currie

Local Community Safety Partnership ‘hubs’ in our suburban villages, led by Community Gardaí and supported by crime prevention partners, could be a key step in ensuring safer streets and stronger communities for Dublin West, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

3rd February 2024

Small shops must be supported to participate in Deposit Return Scheme – Conway

Small and independent shops who wish to participate in the Deposit Return Scheme should be incentivised to do so by Government, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

2nd February 2024

National Flag to fly on St Brigid’s public holiday - Heydon

Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin Heydon has received confirmation from the office of the Taoiseach that the National Flag will be flown on our new public holiday in honour of St. Brigid.

1st February 2024

Lower VAT rate on food essential for survival of hospitality sector - Cannon & Ahearn

Hospitality businesses should be afforded the benefit of a lower VAT rate on food services if they are to continue to survive and thrive, two Fine Gael politicians have said.

1st February 2024

Almost 45,000 individuals and families now in their own home thanks to Fine Gael backed housing schemes – Cummins

Almost 45,000 individuals and families now own their own home thanks to Government backed housing schemes and we are determined to build on that momentum again this year, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

1st February 2024

NTA need to move on changing taxi regulations – Lombard

An overhaul of current taxi regulations needs to happen urgently to address the critical lack of taxi and hackney cabs available in rural Ireland, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

31st January 2024