News & Statements
Comments of the Taoiseach, Dublin Castle, Friday 24 November 2023
Yesterday our country experienced two terrible attacks – the first an attack on innocent children, the second an attack on our society and the rule of law. Each attack brought shame to our society, disgrace to those involved, and incredible pain to all those caught up in the violence.
Imminent passage of body cam legislation key to holding people to account – Farrell
Dublin Fingal East TD and Fine Gael Dáil Spokesperson on Justice, Alan Farrell TD, has said that body cam legislation will boost Garda safety and ensure we can pursue wrongdoers; ahead of Wednesday’s (29th Nov) vote on Government legislation.
Statement by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee
Response to Parnell Square incident
Statement by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
Response to Parnell Square incident
Statement by Minister Paschal Donohoe
Response to Parnell Square incident
Flu vaccinations should be free for childcare professionals – Seery Kearney
The annual flu vaccination programme should be extended to allow free vaccinations for childcare professionals, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Remove ‘war sponsor’ drinks from Leinster House – McGahon
Fine Gael Senator John McGahon has demanded that products made by Bacardi, Mondelez, and Pepsi are immediately removed from sale on the Leinster House campus. All three companies have been officially placed on the ‘International Sponsors of War’ list by the Ukrainian government for contributing to Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine.
Revenue decision which disadvantages GPs to be reversed in Finance Act – Burke
A decision by Revenue which sees practice doctors treated as individuals rather than as part of a partnership and sees them disadvantaged will now be reversed, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke.
Delivering for rural Ireland the main focus of Fine Gael’s Special Conference
Opportunities and challenges facing rural Ireland and the agriculture sector will be discussed at a Fine Gael special conference on Saturday.
Statement from Deirdre Clune MEP
Earlier this month, I informed the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar that I will not be seeking nomination from my party to contest the European elections in June 2024.