News & Statements
Boris visit can’t just be box ticking exercise – Richmond
A Government TD has urged the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to take ownership of his Brexit ahead of his visit to Northern Ireland.
Government must do all it can to help credit union movement to grow – Byrne
The Government must do it all it can to help credit unions grow given the essential services they provide to people in our communities, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.
Arrest of Cardinal Zen further evidence of Hong Kong suppression of democracy – Ward
A Fine Gael Senator has criticised the arrest of 90-year-old retired Cardinal Joseph Zen in Hong Kong who has been a strong advocate for the pro-democracy movement that was cracked down on in 2019.
Students hit by J1 Visa Backlog
Many students are in danger of missing out on J1 visas this summer due to extended delays in processing them.
Fine Gael Senator criticises Green Minister for claiming days of turf cutting are numbered
A Fine Gael Senator has criticised a Green party Minister’s claim that peoples’ days of turf cutting on the bogs are numbered.
British Government should quit political games and engage with EU in good faith
The British Government’s latest threat to scrap the Northern Ireland protocol is counter-productive and entirely unnecessary, Fine Gael’s European Affairs spokesperson Neale Richmond has said.
Ukrainian MPs must address Oireachtas to document experience of war on Dublin visit – Ahearn
MPs from Ukraine are to visit Dublin where they will document their experiences of war and seek to garner support against Russia’s illegal invasion of their country, Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn has said.
9% VAT rate much needed counter inflationary measure for tourism and hospitality – Griffin
The retention of the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality and tourism sector is a much-needed counter inflationary measure, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Continuation of reduced VAT rate is a positive boost for hospitality sector coming – Conway
The decision by Government to extend the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector is a positive boost for businesses coming into the summer season, according to Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway.
Price of Taxsaver Commuter Ticket must be adjusted in line with new 90-minute-fare – Higgins
The price of the Taxsaver Commuter Ticket should be adjusted in line with new 90-minute-fare, to ensure that those commuting to and from work every day on public transport are receiving full value and tax efficiency from the scheme, a Fine Gael TD has said.