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MEP Kelly calls for ambition on renewables in National Climate and Energy Plan

MEP for Ireland South and Leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament has today (Tuesday) called on the Government to take inspiration from the recent agreements reached in Brussels on the 2030 Climate and Energy targets, and to show real ambition in the integration of energy from renewable sources.

Time to back the best Brexit deal available – Richmond

Proposing the Seanad motion to support the Draft Agreement on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the EU, Fine Gael Senator, Neale Richmond, has stated that it is time to back the best Brexit deal available.

Conway welcomes the review on history as an optional subject

Clare Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway has today (Monday) welcomed the announcement by Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh, that a review is to be undertaken as to whether History should be an optional subject at Junior Cert level.

Ireland must be a leader on climate change, not a follower

Speaking at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis at the weekend, the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, Richard Bruton T.D. said, “The decisions we make now in tackling climate change will define the next century.