News & Statements
Fine Gael has bold ambition for rural Ireland and the agricultural sector
From transforming vacant buildings in our rural communities to putting farmers at the forefront of clean, green energy production, Fine Gael has a bold ambition for rural Ireland.
All legal documents relating to new National Maternity Hospital must be peer-reviewed – Doherty
Many questions still must be answered in relation to the ownership of the new National Maternity Hospital, the approval of which was postponed by Cabinet this week, according to Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty.
Statement by Fine Gael Leader, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar
“I want to thank Joe McHugh for his work for successive Governments, for Ireland, for Fine Gael and for his constituents. He has been and will continue to be a dedicated and hard-working member of Fine Gael and Dáil Éireann.
Statement from Deputy Joe McHugh
“The last two years have given us all some time for reflection, and it is after a significant period of reflection and following much consideration, I have decided I will not be seeking a nomination to stand in the next General Election.
Richmond calls for additional prison capacity
With the numbers of prisoners increasing over the years, Government must ensure we have adequate capacity to keep our communities, prisoners, and prison guards safe, according to a Fine Gael TD.
Use of turf needed long into our future – Ring
Fine Gael is working across Government to ensure a fair resolution on the proposals for the sale and distribution of turf that will protect the rights of the people of rural Ireland, Deputy Michael Ring has said.
Discounts on public transport must be extended to users of private bus operators – McGahon
Commuters who use private bus operators are at a severe disadvantage as they are not able to avail of the 20% discount on public transport or the 50% discount on the Youth Travel Card, according to Fine Gael Senator John McGahon.
Fine Gael backing stronger, safer communities in rural Ireland
Fine Gael is holding a one-day conference on matters relating to agriculture and rural development, entitled Stronger Communities in Rural Ireland, on May 7th in the Tullamore Court Hotel, Co. Offaly.
Incentivisation scheme for holiday home owners to provide accommodation to Ukrainian refugees urgently required – Cummins
An incentivisation scheme for owners of holidays homes to open up their properties to refugees fleeing Ukraine is required urgently, according to Fine Gael Housing Spokesman Senator John Cummins.
Banks must step up information and supports for customers to switch – Byrne
Banks must step up the information and supports for customers to switch their accounts, according to Fine Gael Seanad Finance Spokesperson, Senator Maria Byrne.