News & Statements
€20bn investment in housing over 5 years in new Government plan
The launch of the Government’s Housing For All plan marks a significant step forward in the goal to ensure everyone has the option to own their own home, and builds on Fine Gael’s work in this area, according to Deputy Emer Higgins and Senator John Cummins.
Leaving cert students should consider all options for future careers – Dolan
Leaving Cert students receiving results tomorrow should consider all options for their future careers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Minister Brophy announces a further €1m funding for COVAX
Minister for International Development and Diaspora Colm Brophy T.D. has announced a further €1m in funding for COVAX, the international facility for supporting equitable access to COVID-19 vaccinations globally.
Availability of childcare places and hours must be priority ahead of return to the workplace- Currie
The availability and suitability of childcare places and hours must be a priority for Government ahead of the proposed return to the workplace in autumn, according to Fine Gael Senator and Spokesperson for Work/Life Balance and Employment Affairs, Emer Currie.
Statement from Fine Gael on the death of Cllr Bernard McGuinness
An Tánaiste and Leader of Fine Gael, Leo Varadkar has expressed his condolences on the death of Cllr Bernard McGuinness, a Fine Gael stalwart in Donegal for more than 40 years.
Assisted Human Reproduction Bill must be prioritised to give legal recognition to intending parents- Seery Kearney
Dublin South Central Senator Mary Seery Kearney said the publication of legislation on Assisted Human Reproduction must be published and debated in the Houses of Oireachtas at the earliest opportunity to put surrogacy arrangements on a legislative footing.
Community Safety Partnerships are key to community safety and tackling anti-social behaviour – Farrell
New community safety partnerships with local authorities and gardai working together will be key to delivering community safety and to tackling any incidents of anti-social behaviour in our communities, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Live entertainment and arts sector must be given certainty in next phase of reopening plan – Carrigy
The Live entertainment and arts sector must be given certainty with a definitive plan in place for the full reopening of indoor events that can be carried out safely, according to a Fine Gael Senato
Actions to tackle anti-social behaviour in Dublin and improve community safety welcome – Madigan
Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, Josepha Madigan, is supporting urgent implementation of tougher measures to tackle anti-social behaviour across Dublin City & County, to improve Garda visibility, and to uphold law, order and public safety.
Do you have an idea for a Better Ireland? – Fine Gael
Fine Gael is asking people from across the country to submit their ideas as to how we can make Ireland a better place for all, with the winning entrant securing a virtual meeting with An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar to discuss the proposal.