News & Statements
Lack of creche places a barrier to parents returning to work
The lack of creche places around the country is fast becoming a barrier for parents returning to work, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Extend NCT first test for new cars from 4 years to 6 years – Brophy
Extending the requirement for new cars to complete the National Car Test (NCT) by an additional two years would enable the NCT Service to concentrate on sorting out the current backlogs facing motorists, a Fine Gael TD has stated.
Dedication and proactive policing results in 13,000 knife seizures by the Gardaí in last seven years – Farrell
Dedication and proactive policing by the Gardaí resulted in over 13,000 knife seizures throughout the country over the last seven years, according to Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell.
Fine Gael Leader and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD announces Dáil party spokespeople, Oireachtas Committee Chairpersons, and other positions of responsibility
Fine Gael Leader and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD, has appointed the following TDs to positions of responsibility in the party:
Principles of reconciliation and mediation should inspire political leaders in the North to re-establish an Executive and Assembly – O’Dowd
The core principles of reconciliation and mediation that are enshrined in the Good Friday Agreement should encourage political leaders to come together and re-establish the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Customers and providers must not lose out on savings from abolished VAT rate on solar panels – O’Dowd
Customers and providers must not lose out on savings from the very welcome proposed plan to abolish VAT on the supply and installation of solar panels in homes, according to Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd.
Good Friday Agreement must feature as a core part of school teaching for future generations – Currie
The Good Friday Agreement and the events leading to it must be taught in schools, not just in history lessons, but as a living, breathing framework for progress, prosperity and peace across the entire island, according to Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie.
Sinn Féin leader must clarify if she backs O’Broin on social media post – Farrell
The Sinn Féin leader needs to say whether she agrees with her colleague Eoin O’Broin or whether she will ask him to apologise to An Garda Síochána.
Taxes, housing and supports top of the agenda at Fine Gael business meeting
Taxes, regulation, housing and access to Government supports were top of the agenda at a business meeting today attended by Fine Gael Ministers.
DART+ on track to provide high quality service to passengers – Farrell
Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell has said that the unveiling of a prototype of new DART carriages signals an innovative departure in a more accessible and efficient fleet for all passengers.