News & Statements
New cheese facility to strengthen rural Ireland by supporting 4,500 family farms
The start of construction of a world-class €200 million Glanbia cheese factory signals a prosperous future for rural Ireland and family farms, four Fine Gael TDs and two Senators have said.
Allowing students to work extra hours is good for students and good for the economy – Cummins
A Government decision to extend the earned income disregard for students who undertake employment during the summer period is good news for students and good news for the economy, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Insurance legislation reform leading to cheaper insurance for consumers – Kyne
The concentration on insurance reform by Government since 2016 has led to a considerable drop in premium costs for consumers, according to Fine Gael Senator Seán Kyne.
Statement by Charlie Flanagan, T.D., former Minister for Foreign Affairs and Justice
National register for Airbnb lettings could stop planning legislation breaches and free up properties for long-term use– Lombard
A national register for short term property rentals such as Airbnb could stop breaches of letting legislation and make long term rental accommodation more available in areas of need, according to Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard.
Have your say on the Future of Childcare – Currie
Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie is encouraging people to have their say on the future of childcare.
Address by Charles Flanagan TD on the occasion of the commemoration in honour of former Taoiseach, John A. Costello
Address by Charles Flanagan TD, Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs & Defence, 19th June 2022, on the occasion of the commemoration in honour of former Taoiseach, John A. Costello
More than half a million jobs supported by Government agencies last year – Byrne
Businesses supported by Government agencies employed more than half a million people in Ireland last year, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.
Swift action needed to address Dublin’s taxi shortage – Richmond
Just 32 taxis and licensed vehicles have been added to the capital city’s ranks in 2022, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown Neale Richmond has said.
Students with dyslexia must have access to assistive technology during standardised tests
Students with dyslexia must have access to assistive technology when sitting standardised Drumcondra Tests, a Fine Gael Senator has said.