News & Statements
Ireland to benefit from €650bn EU programme – Kelly
The establishment of the new InvestEU Programme will lead to more public and private investment across the country, Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly has said.
Billboards won’t build houses; evidence based realistic policy will – Bailey
A Fine Gael TD has criticised Sinn Féin for focusing on stunts instead of solutions when it comes to the very important issue of housing.
Fianna Fáil need to stop contradicting themselves – O’Connell
Fine Gael’s Kate O’Connell has said Fianna Fáil’s health spokesperson needs to stop speaking out of both sides of his mouth and contradicting himself regarding entry level qualified nurses.
Time to introduce 24 Hour Dublin Bus Airport Service – Rock
A Fine Gael TD today called on the NTA to immediately work to prioritise a long-promised 24 hour bus link between the City Centre and the airport, following the introduction this week of the first 24 hour bus service in County Cork.
Doherty Relishes European Elections Role
The Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty TD, today welcomed her appointment as Fine Gael's Director of Elections for the European Parliament Elections in May. The appointment was announced this afternoon by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
Senator John O’Mahony statement
“In response to enquiries and speculation about my future political plans, I would like to confirm that I have decided not to put my name forward for the European Elections in May 2019.
Speech by An Taoiseach and Leader of Fine Gael, Leo Varadkar TD, at the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Meeting
Speech by An Taoiseach and Leader of Fine Gael, Leo Varadkar TD, at the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Meeting
Youth activist Sandra McIntyre to run for Fine Gael in Cavan-Monaghan
Former Foróige Chair Sandra McIntyre is joining Fine Gael’s General Election ticket in the Cavan-Monaghan constituency.
Minister Mitchell O’Connor appoints mediator for the English Language Education Sector
The Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D., has today appointed the former General Secretary of the Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland (ASTI), Mr Patrick King, to work with relevant stakeholders to explore the potential to address some of the employment related issues that have arisen in the English language education sector.
Sinn Féin’s mask slips again- Farrell
Sinn Féin’s mask has slipped again after two party representatives attended the inauguration of controversial Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has said.