News & Statements
New Cabinet Committee on Water a firm Fine Gael commitment to farmers – Heydon
The establishment of a Cabinet Committee on Water Quality is a firm commitment to farmers of Fine Gael’s intention to leave no stone unturned in retaining the nitrates derogation, Minister Martin Heydon has stated.
Transport Minister needs to step up after Iarnród Éireann advises pre-booked passengers to consider later trains – Higgins
Fine Gael Galway East General Election candidate has hit out at Iarnród Éireann for their recent decision to write to pre-booked passengers suggesting they wait for later trains due to overcrowding on booked services.
More concurrent teaching degrees to address teacher shortage – McCarthy
Further emphasis and extra spaces on concurrent teaching degrees would result in more people pursuing a career in teaching, a Fine Gael General Election candidate has said.
School-based social workers key to tackling youth mental health– Murphy
School-based social workers could play a key role in supporting the well-being of our young people, a Fine Gael General Election Candidate for Wexford has said.
Fine Gael selects Senator Aisling Dolan to contest Roscommon-Galway in General Election
Senator Aisling Dolan has been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Roscommon-Galway constituency in the General Election, alongside Dympna Daly-Finn.
Toll charge increases ignore reality of daily commutes – Tolan
Increases in toll charges on the National Road Network are unjustified and burdensome for commuters, a Fine Gael election candidate has said.
Cutting tax on workplace childcare supports would benefit workers and employers – Boland
Childcare support provided by employers through Benefit in Kind (BIK) should be tax-exempt, a Fine Gael General Election Candidate has said.
€3 million spent on public order equipment to protect gardai on the frontline – Farrell
Fine Gael’s Justice spokesman Alan Farrell has confirmed over €3m has been spent in the last 18 months to protect the men and women of An Garda Siochana on the frontline.
Fine Gael adds Cllr Carmel Brady to contest Cavan Monaghan constituency in General Election
Councillor Carmel Brady has been added to the Fine Gael ticket in the Cavan Monaghan constituency for the upcoming General Election.
Fine Gael selects Cllrs David Maxwell and TP O’Reilly to contest Cavan Monaghan constituency in General Election
Cllrs David Maxwell and TP O’Reilly have been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Cavan Monaghan constituency at the next General Election.