Fine Gael, Ireland South MEP, Deirdre Clune has claimed that higher airline fares may be on the way if the European Parliament doesn't achieve the right balance in the upcoming Passenger Rights legislation.

“The international community needs to do more in protecting religious minorities in Iraq and the creation of a safe haven could be the solution”, says Fine Gael Dublin MEP, Brian Hayes.

Brian Hayes MEP for Dublin today welcomed new EU measures which mean that as of January 1st Irish consumers buying goods and services from an online vendor in Europe will pay VAT at Irish rates.

“Sinn Féin is a high tax, high spend Party, obsessed with taxing work and putting the economic recovery in jeopardy,” says Simon Harris, Fine Gael TD for Wicklow/ East Carlow and Minister of State at the Department of Finance.

“It is important to understand the complexities around suicide and the complexity of the decision to take one’s life”, stated Dan Neville TD, Chairman of Fine Gael Parliamentary Party and President of the Irish Association of Suicidology.

The scheme generated 175 jobs, and a total of €15 million was invested in 540 projects across the country.

Fine Gael Meath East TD and Member of the Oireachtas Health Committee, Regina Doherty, has said she hopes that Fianna Fáil will finally deliver on its promise to produce its long awaited health policy.

Brian Hayes MEP today questioned the logic of the proposed 20% deposit rule given that the rental market in Ireland does not offer a proper alternative to home ownership for many people.

I wish to convey my heartfelt sympathies to the family and partner of the woman at the centre of this case at this most difficult time – particularly given the season.