News & Statements
Speech of Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and Cavan- Monaghan TD, Heather Humphreys on Motion re: Confidence in Government
Ceann Comhairle, just over two years ago – Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party formed a Government. It wasn’t easy. But we did it for one overriding reason; Because we believe that you enter politics to improve peoples’ lives.
Speech of Minister for Justice and Meath East TD, Helen McEntee on Motion re: Confidence in Government
Ceann Comhairle, Tonight’s motion is another example of Sinn Féin speaking out of both sides of its mouth.
Funding must be increased for charity supporting victims of child sexual abuse – Seery-Kearney
Government must provide more funding for the national charity supporting victims of child sexual abuse, according to Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery-Kearney.
Fine Gael is focused on reducing the cost of living and will not be distracted by Sinn Féin antics – English
Fine Gael is focused on reducing the cost of living and protecting people’s livelihoods, and we will not be distracted by the antics of Sinn Féin in the Dáil, a Fine Gael Minister has said.
Fine Gael is working to reduce childcare costs and alleviate the pressure on parents – Byrne
A focus on childcare within the upcoming Budget 2023 is vital to alleviate the pressures faced by parents, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Parents across Ireland are facing the difficult decision between working while facing excessive childcare costs or staying at home to avoid the financial burden, according to Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Finance, Senator Maria Byrne.
All special schools must provide the Summer Education Programme to support children in need – Carrigy
All special schools must provide the Summer Education Programme to support children most in need as per the Government’s plan, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Sinn Féin’s latest stunt will waste Dáil time needed for the real issues that matter to people – Burke
With their motion on the Government this week, Sinn Féin are wasting Dáil time needed for the real issues that matter to people, a Fine Gael Minister has said.
Another step closer to achieving gender balance on Irish corporate boards – Higgins
Ireland has moved another step closer to achieving better gender representation on our corporate boards, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Aer Lingus need to explain cancelled flights – Buttimer
Aer Lingus management have been asked to appear before the Oireachtas Transport Committee to explain what they are doing for the thousands of passengers let down by cancelled flight in recent weeks.
Opposition are more interested in chaos and division rather than solutions – Griffin
Fine Gael and the Government are entirely focused on putting more money back in people’s pockets and reducing the cost of living as opposed to reducing the Dáil into a circus like Sinn Féin, the Fine Gael Dáil whip has said.