Regina Doherty, MEP

Ireland’s planning laws and guidelines need an urgent overhaul to provide sufficient childcare spaces for parents and families, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Homeowners can earn up to €14,000 a year tax-free by renting a room to students without it impacting their medical card, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Student accommodation providers will not be allowed enforce minimum 51-week leases following the passage of emergency legislation, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Nikki Bradley has been selected as Taoiseach’s nominee to Seanad Eireann. Ms Bradley is to take over the position from Regina Doherty, who was elected to the European Parliament.

Taoiseach Simon Harris has today paid tribute to Simon Coveney TD, as he announced his decision to stand aside from politics.

Councillors Naoise Ó Muirí and Aoibhinn Tormey have been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Dublin Bay North constituency in the General Election.

One of the country’s busiest motorway toll plazas should be made free for the All-Ireland hurling final to prevent major traffic delays, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Senator Barry Ward have been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Dún Laoghaire constituency at the General Election.

Deputy Michael Ring has paid tribute to former Fine Gael TD and Senator, John O’Mahony, who has died.

An Taoiseach and Leader of Fine Gael, Simon Harris has expressed his condolences on the death of former TD John O'Mahony.