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Chocks away for Runway extension at Waterford Airport as private sector investment secured – Cummins

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins, who is a former member of the board at Waterford Airport, has welcomed the confirmation of €12 million in private sector investment by Comer Group International in partnership with Bolster Group to develop a major runway expansion plan at Waterford Airport.

1st December 2023

Online Safety Commissioner must ensure social media companies limit spread of harmful online content – Farrell

The Online Safety Commissioner must ensure social media companies are held to account by limiting the spread of harmful online content, according to Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell.

30th November 2023

Fishing industry given assurances they will be supported at meeting with the Taoiseach – Cronin

Representatives from the fishing industry recently met the Taoiseach who gave them a commitment that the sector would be supported and protected, a Fine Gael Councillor said.

29th November 2023

Sinn Féin stoop to new low in exploiting unidentified man in Dáil to score cheap political shot- Brophy

Sinn Féin have stooped to a new low in exploiting a vulnerable man in the Dáil to score a cheap political shot in response to last week’s violence in Dublin, a Fine Gael TD has said.

29th November 2023

Statement from Deputy Fergus O’Dowd TD

Fine Gael TD for Louth and East Meath, Fergus O'Dowd, has announced his intention to stand down at the next General Election. 

27th November 2023

Reckless language from Sinn Féin about ‘taking out’ Justice Minister is damaging and unacceptable – Heydon

Incendiary and reckless language from Sinn Féin TDs about taking out the Justice Minister in the aftermath of the deplorable violence in Dublin is extremely damaging and unhelpful, a Fine Gael Minister has said.

26th November 2023

Political opportunism from Sinn Féin response to violence in our capital serves no purpose – Ward

The political opportunism at play from Sinn Féin in the aftermath of Thursday’s violence serves no purpose other than to distract from the focus of ensuring the safety of our citizens, according to a Fine Gael Senator.

25th November 2023

Comments of the Taoiseach, Dublin Castle, Friday 24 November 2023

Yesterday our country experienced two terrible attacks – the first an attack on innocent children, the second an attack on our society and the rule of law.  Each attack brought shame to our society, disgrace to those involved, and incredible pain to all those caught up in the violence.

24th November 2023

Imminent passage of body cam legislation key to holding people to account – Farrell

Dublin Fingal East TD and Fine Gael Dáil Spokesperson on Justice, Alan Farrell TD, has said that body cam legislation will boost Garda safety and ensure we can pursue wrongdoers; ahead of Wednesday’s (29th Nov) vote on Government legislation.

24th November 2023

Statement by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee

Response to Parnell Square incident

23rd November 2023