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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

Tougher laws needed for knife crime – Ring

Stronger legislation is required for Gardaí to combat knife crime and keep our streets safe, a Fine Gael TD has said.

31st January 2024

Daly and Wallace have urgent questions to answer about relationship with exposed MEP Ždanoka –– Doherty

Irish MEPs Clare Daly and Mick Wallace must immediately clarify the nature of their relationship with the Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

30th January 2024

Sinn Féin's magical €300k home notion won’t fool the public – Cummins

Sinn Féin’s proposal to provide Dublin homes for €300,000 is unrealistic nonsense and further highlights the party’s inability to plan for any of the basic tasks that come with responsible leadership, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

30th January 2024

Condolences on the death of former TD and Senator John Connor - An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD

Taoiseach and Leader of Fine Gael Leo Varadkar has expressed his condolences on the death of former Fine Gael TD and Senator John Connor.

28th January 2024

Fine Gael appoints Minister Heather Humphreys as Director of Elections for upcoming referendums

Minister Heather Humphreys has been appointed Director of Elections for the upcoming Referendums on family and care.

27th January 2024