News & Statements
British Government should quit political games and engage with EU in good faith
The British Government’s latest threat to scrap the Northern Ireland protocol is counter-productive and entirely unnecessary, Fine Gael’s European Affairs spokesperson Neale Richmond has said.
Ukrainian MPs must address Oireachtas to document experience of war on Dublin visit – Ahearn
MPs from Ukraine are to visit Dublin where they will document their experiences of war and seek to garner support against Russia’s illegal invasion of their country, Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn has said.
9% VAT rate much needed counter inflationary measure for tourism and hospitality – Griffin
The retention of the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality and tourism sector is a much-needed counter inflationary measure, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Continuation of reduced VAT rate is a positive boost for hospitality sector coming – Conway
The decision by Government to extend the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector is a positive boost for businesses coming into the summer season, according to Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway.
Price of Taxsaver Commuter Ticket must be adjusted in line with new 90-minute-fare – Higgins
The price of the Taxsaver Commuter Ticket should be adjusted in line with new 90-minute-fare, to ensure that those commuting to and from work every day on public transport are receiving full value and tax efficiency from the scheme, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Schools to be used in evenings for community groups – Stanton
A review of guidelines which would enable school buildings be used outside of normal hours will be positive for community groups and youth organisations, according to Fine Gael TD David Stanton.
Daly and Wallace should resign for spreading false information – Ward
MEPs Clare Daly and Mick Wallace should resign for the part they have played in the spread of false information in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Revenue to review tax relief process for people with Coeliac Disease – O’Dowd
We must make it easier for people with coeliac disease to claim the tax relief on gluten free products to which they are entitled, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Condolences on death of Alan Gillis – Leader of Fine Gael, An Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar TD
An Tánaiste and Leader of Fine Gael, Leo Varadkar has expressed his condolences on the death of Alan Gillis, a Fine Gael stalwart and former MEP for Leinster.
Fine Gael has bold ambition for rural Ireland and the agricultural sector
From transforming vacant buildings in our rural communities to putting farmers at the forefront of clean, green energy production, Fine Gael has a bold ambition for rural Ireland.