News & Statements
Speech by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar T.D. Dublin Chamber AGM Dinner, Dublin Royal Convention Centre, Radisson Blu Royal Hotel
Thank you, Mary Rose. President, Council Members, Chamber members, staff, distinguished guests, good evening.
Breast cancer survivors to have same access to mastectomy financial supports – McGahon
Proposals to cut allocations for supports for breast cancer survivors have been reversed.
RTÉ needs to account for exit packages for senior execs – Dillon
RTÉ’s Director General must explain why rules were routinely ignored and broken at the broadcaster with regard to exit packages, rather than wrongly claiming he is being asked to break the law by divulging this information, a Fine Gael TD has said.
North East secures significant Shared Island Investment – O’Dowd
A €10m regeneration investment in the Oldbridge Visitor Centre, a commitment to build the long awaited Narrow Water Bridge and a €12.5m investment to introduce a new hourly rail service between Dublin and Belfast have all been announced as priorities in the Shared Island programme.
Statement by Fine Gael TD Brendan Griffin on the passing of journalist Michael O’Regan
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Michael O'Regan. He was a kind and decent man, and a brilliant journalist and broadcaster. But my thoughts today are with his family and friends, who will miss him immensely.
Senator Regina Doherty selected to represent Fine Gael in Dublin Euro elections
Senator Regina Doherty has been selected by Fine Gael members in Dublin to represent the party at June’s European Elections.
Community sporting facilities can play important role in preventing drug use – Seery Kearney
Support for sports and community infrastructure must be taken seriously as an essential part of the preventative support measures against drug use, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
RTÉ must fully explain execs exit packages & the cost – Dillon
RTÉ must immediately explain everything concerning the exit packages of senior executives who left the broadcaster and for how much, a Fine Gael TD has said.
An Post’s operational overhaul sparking delivery delays in West Dublin – Higgins
A new operational plan for the Fonthill and Blanchardstown delivery offices has resulted in delays for both regular mail and package deliveries, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Time for common sense from GAA over ‘no screenshot tickets’ – Lombard
It is time for some common sense within the GAA as a no screenshots tickets rule is enforced for this weekend’s national league matches, a Fine Gael Senator has said.