Fresh figures show there are thousands of tenants who have yet to avail of the rent tax credit, a Fine Gael Minister has said.

“After much consideration and reflection with my family and supporters, I have decided that I will not be seeking a nomination to contest the next General Election.

Councillors John Paul O’Shea and Michael Creed have been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Cork North-West constituency at the next general election.

The extension of parent’s leave from seven weeks to nine weeks will be a welcome relief to families across the country, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The rollout of body cameras for all frontline Gardaí are key for the future of policing, two Fine Gael Senators have said.

I welcome the decision today to reinstate the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM)/straw chopping scheme following discussions between Minister McConalogue and the farm organisations.

Councillors Shane O’Callaghan and Una McCarthy been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Cork South Central constituency at the next General Election.

Deputy Alan Farrell has been selected by Fine Gael to contest the Dublin Fingal East Constituency at the next General Election.

Who are Sinn Féin consulting to identify ‘safe’ areas of Ukraine where refugees can be returned to, a Fine Gael Minister has asked.

Businessman Brian Brennan has been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Dublin Wicklow-Wexford constituency in the General Election.