Work is beginning on the first public-private housing project of its kind in Ireland despite strong opposition from Sinn Féin, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Sinn Féin must answer why they stored the data and voting intentions of millions of Irish people, initially in London and then Frankfurt, without their consent, Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has said.

The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy TD, today led the third of three on-line Town Hall meetings which will help shape a new Irish Aid strategy for greater public engagement on such global issues as climate change, migration and hunger.

The proceeds of crime will be used to fund community safety projects under a new Government initiative, Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has said.

Fine Gael TD for Limerick City Kieran O’Donnell has wished Maria Byrne every success following her election to Seanad Éireann.

Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie has urged councils around the country to update their byelaws to maximise outdoor trading this summer.

Fine Gael’s Maria Byrne has been re-elected to Seanad Éireann.

New anti-ticket touting legislation will put an end to the price gouging of fans , a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Emer Higgins was speaking after the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar T.D. today (Tuesday) received Government approval to publish legislation which will ban ticket touting and the reselling of tickets above face value for large events.

Sinn Féin will appear before the Oireachtas on Housing, Local Government and Heritage to answer questions on its transnational social media operation and voter database, Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has confirmed.

As we exit the Covid pandemic, we have a unique opportunity to learn from the stress suffered by school leavers and implement rapid change in the Senior Cycle, a Fine Gael TD has said.