Fine Gael TD for Wicklow/East Carlow and Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Simon Harris, has said that Micheál Martin’s admission that he would go into government with AAA/Socialists shows the lengths his party will go to in order to gain power.

Fine Gael Longford/Westmeath TD, Gabrielle McFadden, says that the Midlands Greenway, officially opened by An Taoiseach on Sunday, October 19th, 2015, is a wonderful asset for the Midlands, opening up the region to more visitors and boosting local economies.

Fine Gael TD for Kerry and Minister of State, Jimmy Deenihan, has welcomed the news that Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Paudie Coffey, has signed a foreshore licence to allow dredging works at Fenit Harbour.

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Fine Gael TD for Laois/Offaly, Charlie Flanagan, confirmed the beginning of advance payments to farmers. Over €18 million will be available for farmers in Laois.

Minister of State for Finance and Fine Gael TD for Wicklow-East Carlow, Simon Harris, says it's clear from comments made today by Sinn Féin's Deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald that if her party had their way, the USC would be here to stay.

Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, Brian Hayes, today welcomed a letter from the EU Climate Commissioner, which says that Ireland is on course to meet its EU greenhouse gas emissions targets by 2020. Under EU binding targets, Ireland is obliged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20%, compared to 2005 levels.

Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has said that a dedicated tourism brand needs to be developed to promote and sell Cork. Deputy Buttimer was commenting following the announcement of a similar initiative for Dublin.

Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Health, Jerry Buttimer, has said that new regulations for certain prescription-only medicines will save lives.

Dublin Senator and Fine Gael candidate for Dublin West, Catherine Noone, has said that revenue from a sugar tax, if it is introduced, should be strictly ring-fenced to improve access to free dental care for children.

Fine Gael Longford/Westmeath TD, James Bannon, has today (Thursday) said the opening of the midlands’ largest primary school, St. Mary’s National School, will have a positive impact on Edgeworthstown and the wider community.