News & Statements
Richmond refers Brexit campaign organisation to ComReg
Fine Gael TD and spokesman on European Affairs, Neale Richmond, has referred the Leave.eu campaign organisation to ComReg following its relocation to Waterford.
Land Development Agency will be a game changer in delivering affordable housing – Bruton
The Land Development Agency will be a game changer in delivering affordable homes as part of a balanced mix of housing, according to Fine Gael TD and Parliamentary Party Chair, Richard Bruton.
Stamp recognising anniversary of the Disestablishment of the Church of Ireland is a welcome initiative
Minister Heather Humphreys has today welcomed the decision by An Post to formally recognise the 150th Anniversary of the Disestablishment of the Church of Ireland.
Resources for online learning support needed for parents and children during Level 5 Restrictions – Currie
The Department of Education must prioritise assistance and resources for schools to provide online teaching and learning to children during current Level 5 restrictions, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Special Schools and Special Classes to remain open under COVID restrictions – Dolan
Special Schools and Special Classes are to remain open under the updated COVID-19 public health restrictions according to Fine Gael Seanad Education spokesperson, Aisling Dolan.
Online retailers must reduce packaging on orders – Bruton
Online retailers must reduce the plastic packaging on their orders, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Check into the Covid-19 Tracker App everyday – Ahearn
Everyone should ensure they check into the Covid-19 Tracker App on their phones every day, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Government extends subsidy rates for the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme until March 31st
The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, T.D., has today (Wednesday) announced that the current rates of subsidy provided by the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) will remain in place until 31 March 2021, aligned with the extension of the rates of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP). Both measures were agreed at Government today.
Minister Harris announces roll out of wifi to 90 locations in 2021
Deficit of €19 billion expected in 2020: Taxes down €2.1 billion & expenditure up €17.9 billion on 2019 – Donohoe & McGrath
An Exchequer deficit of €12,316 million was recorded to end-December 2020. This compares to a surplus of €647 million in 2019. The €12,963 million year-on-year deterioration in the Exchequer balance is primarily driven by increases in voted expenditure. Cumulative tax receipts of €57,165 million at the end of the year were down by 3.6 per cent or €2,149 million on last year. Receipts in 2020 benefitted from a strong performance in January and February, as well as solid income and corporate tax receipts, which have compensated — to an extent — for sharp declines in other tax heads, notably VAT and excise receipts.