The role of small and medium sized businesses and challenges facing them ahead of Budget 2025 will be the focus of a major conference this weekend.

Senator Emer Currie has been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Dublin West constituency at the next General Election.

The recently secured deal with a new consortium headed by local man John Temple has pulled Dundalk FC back from the brink of liquidation, and now a solid financial plan is required to get the club back up on an even keel, Dundalk-based Senator John McGahon has said.

With confirmation that Casement Park will not be developed in time for Euro 2028, Páirc Uí Chaoimh should now be considered as an alternative venue, a Fine Gael Councillor has said.

Dundalk Senator John McGahon has welcomed that news that Dundalk FC are close to agreeing a deal with a consortium that includes a Louth based businessperson, securing a deal and a future for the club.

Deputy Bernard Durkan, Councillor Evie Sammon and Councillor Joe Neville have been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Kildare North constituency at the next General Election.

Fine Gael wants to ensure the best start for every child and invest in high quality early years education and childcare and has launched a survey to consult with parents and industry stakeholders on their views.

The Minister for Transport needs to explain why substantial funding for minor road upgrades across the country will be diverted, a Fine Gael Councillor has said.

Minister Alan Dillon and Keira Keogh have been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Wicklow constituency at the next General Election.

An Taoiseach Simon Harris and Councillor Edward Timmins have been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Wicklow constituency at the next General Election.