News & Statements
Does Fianna Fáil endorse Chambers’ criticism of draft Brexit deal? – Richmond
For the last three days Fianna Fáil’s Brexit spokesperson Lisa Chambers has led an ill-conceived campaign seeking to undermine the Government’s approach to the Withdrawal Agreement between the UK and EU, Senator Neale Richmond claimed.
McHugh calls for review on history as an optional subject
A review is to be undertaken as to whether History should be an optional subject at Junior Cert level, Education Minister Joe McHugh has announced.
Address by Paschal Donohoe TD, Minister for Finance, Public Expenditure & Reform at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis
Taking Ireland Forward Together
Fine Gael has this morning launched its new political plan, Taking Ireland Forward Together.
John Paul Phelan appointed as Fine Gael’s Director of Elections for the 2019 Local Elections
Minister of State for Local Government and Electoral Reform, John Paul Phelan TD has been appointed as Fine Gael’s Director of Elections for the Local Elections in 2019.
Additional €500k for Sligo Mountain Bike Trail – McLoughlin
Fine Gael TD for Sligo - Leitrim and Assistant Government Whip, Tony McLoughlin, has said the new Coolaney Mountain Bike Trail will be a major boost to tourism in the region.
Naughton disappointed as Zuckerberg refuses to attend international hearing
Fine Gael TD Hildegarde Naughton has voiced her disappointment at the refusal of Facebook’s chief Mark Zuckerberg to attend an international hearing concerning the growth of fake news and disinformation.
Ennis data centre planning application must not be delayed – Carey
Fine Gael TD Joe Carey has asked Clare County Council to ensure there is no delay in facilitating a planning application for a one million square foot data centre on the outskirts of Ennis that will result in the creation of more than 2,000 permanent, ancillary and construction jobs.
100 new jobs for Waterford’s biggest employer- Coffey
THE biggest employer in Waterford is adding 100 jobs to its workforce at a lens manufacturing facility in a timely boost for the region, Senator Paudie Coffey has said.
Minister Mitchell O’Connor announces major Government Initiative at launch of Gender Equality Action Plan for Higher Education Institutions
Mary Mitchell O’Connor, Minister of State with special responsibility for Higher Education today (12th Nov 2018) announced the Senior Academic Leadership Initiative for the Higher Education sector at the launch of the Action Plan for Gender Equality in Higher Education Institutions 2018 - 2020.