News & Statements
Ming Flanagan comments despicable- O’Mahony
Fine Gael Senator John O’Mahony has branded comments made by MEP Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan during a debate on Today with Seán O’Rourke as despicable.
Minister Mitchell O’Connor calls on Higher Education Institutions to transform Ireland through new National Development Funds
€195 million to be allocated to Funds in Budget 2019 and €4 billion between 2019 and 2027 Intensive collaboration planned in rural development, urban development, climate action and disruptive technology
Half Game Rule could increase sporting participation
Fine Gael Senator and keen sportsman, Neale Richmond, has called on Irish sports bodies such as the GAA, FAI and IRFU to follow the lead of UK counterparts who have introduced the Half Game Rule new rules to guarantee players at youth and social level at least a half of on pitch playing time.
Sleazy signs have no place on the streets of our capital – Noone
Sleazy strip club advertising has no place on the streets of our capital, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Cannon congratulates Kenny on European of the Year honour
Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s forthcoming award of ‘European of the Year’ is a deserved acknowledgement of his role in guiding Ireland back to economic recovery, a Fine Gael Minister has said.
Sinn Féin’s attempt to school us on investment in education is hypocrisy at its worst – McLoughlin
Sinn Féin’s attempt to school us on investment in education is hypocrisy at its worst. That’s according to Fine Gael TD for Sligo-Leitrim, and member of the Oireachtas Education Committee, Tony McLoughlin, who compared the policy of school closures and cuts in third level funding during Sinn Fein’s time in Government in the North, to the significant investment in education here.
Minister Stanton welcomes Cork boundary progress
Progress with the Local Government Bill 2018, which will provide for changes to Cork City and Cork County boundaries, has been welcomed by Cork East Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice, David Stanton.
Almost 4,000 young offenders helped by Garda Youth Diversion Projects last year- Durkan
Almost 4,000 young offenders have been helped by Garda Youth Diversion Projects last year, Fine Gael TD has said.
VAT on sun cream needs to be examined – Lombard
The Government needs to look at making sun cream more affordable, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Statement by Enda Kenny TD on the death of Seán Calleary RIP
Statement by Enda Kenny TD on the death of Seán Calleary RIP