News & Statements
Fine Gael selects Cllr David Fitzgerald and Cllr Michael Doyle and Catherine Callaghan to contest Carlow-Kilkenny constituency in General Election
Councillors David Fitzgerald and Michael Doyle, along with Catherine Callaghan, have been selected by Fine Gael to contest the Carlow Kilkenny constituency at the next General Election.
New model for acquisition of childcare facilities to be examined – Currie
A new state model for the acquisition of childcare facilities is to be examined by Government, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Fine Gael selects Minister Paschal Donohoe to contest Dublin Central constituency in General Election
Minister Paschal Donohoe been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Dublin Central constituency at the next General Election.
Suspension of Straw Incorporation Scheme must be reversed – Fine Gael TDs & Senators
Five Fine Gael TDs and Senators have called on the Minister for Agriculture to reverse his decision to suspend the highly successful Straw Incorporation Scheme.
Fine Gael selects Cllrs Bridín Murphy and Cathal Byrne to contest Wexford constituency in General Election
Councillors Bridín Murphy and Cathal Byrne have been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Wexford constituency in the General Election.
Statement by Deputy Leo Varadkar
Speaking at the meeting of the Fine Gael Dublin West Constituency Organisation this evening, former Taoiseach Deputy Leo Varadkar confirmed that he would not seek a nomination to contest the next General Election. The Convention to select a candidate or candidates to run for Fine Gael in Dublin West is scheduled for mid-September.
Fodder subsidy plan urgently required to import winter straw – Lombard
The Minister for Agriculture must act now to ensure adequate fodder and bedding for the winter is available to farmers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Fine Gael selects Colm Brophy to contest Dublin South-West in General Election
Colm Brophy TD has been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Dublin South-West constituency in the General Election.
Planning system needs urgent overhaul to deliver childcare places – Currie
Ireland’s planning laws and guidelines need an urgent overhaul to provide sufficient childcare spaces for parents and families, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Medical card exemption to Rent-a-Room scheme will benefit students – Byrne
Homeowners can earn up to €14,000 a year tax-free by renting a room to students without it impacting their medical card, a Fine Gael Senator has said.