News & Statements
Condolences on the very sad passing of heroic and remarkable Vicky Phelan – O’Donnell
Limerick City Fine Gael TD, Kieran O’Donnell, has expressed his deepest condolences on the very sad passing of Vicky Phelan.
Statement by Tánaiste and Fine Gael Leader Leo Varadkar on the death of Vicky Phelan
Today Ireland has lost a woman of limitless courage, compassion and strength. I want to extend my deepest sympathies to Vicky’s family, particularly to her children on the loss of their incredible mother.
Irish agriculture can play an important role when it comes to Climate Action – McGahon
The important role Irish agriculture can play when it comes to Climate Action was highlighted by a Fine Gael senator attending the COP27.
Further Dowdall donations raise more questions for Mary Lou McDonald and Sinn Féin – O’Dowd
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has more questions to answer following the latest revelations concerning convicted criminal, Jonathan Dowdall's financial support for the party, according to Fine Gael TD for Louth, Fergus O'Dowd.
Tax-free threshold for rent-a-room relief should be increased to encourage its take-up – Higgins
The tax-free threshold for the rent-a-room relief scheme should be increased to encourage more property owners to avail of it, according to Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins.
Mary Lou McDonald should give donation from gangland criminal to new community fund – Richmond, O’Dowd and Egan
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald must hand over a €1,000 donation from disgraced criminal Jonathan Dowdall so it can be used to prevent crime in our communities, according to three Fine Gael public representatives.
Legal age for sale of tobacco and e-cigarettes should be raised to 21– Colm Burke TD
Increasing the age of tobacco and nicotine-inhaling product purchases from 18 years of age to 21 was one of the key proposals from a recent report from the Tobacco 21 Alliance
Statement by Tánaiste and Fine Gael Leader, Leo Varadkar, TD
Today, I was informed by the Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO) that it would not be investigating me for any alleged breach of the Standards in Public Office or Ethics Acts.
Approval of €170 million for the North Quays project represents a landmark day for Waterford and the South-East –
Cabinet approval of the final business case for the North Quays project is momentous and represents a watershed day for Waterford and the entire South-East region, according to Fine Gael Senator John Cummins.
Enhanced age verification process needed for all social media platforms – Higgins
Social media platform Instagram has introduced a new age verification tool that will help protect children from inappropriate and harmful content, a Fine Gael TD has said.