News & Statements
Time to unwind emergency tax measures during lifetime of next Dáil while broadening the tax base – Hayes
Speaking tonight (Thursday) in the Goat Pub, Goatstown, Brian Hayes MEP said that economic recovery and tax cuts should go hand in hand. Mr Hayes was speaking at a public meeting on the recent Budget organised by Fine Gael Dáil Candidate, Cllr Josepha Madigan.
Minister Coffey congratulates Lismore Town on being named best small tourism town 2015
Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey has congratulated Lismore Town on being named the winner of the best small tourism town for 2015 by Failte Ireland. Minister Coffey said the town had a huge amount to offer visitors, most notably the Lismore Castle which is an outstanding attraction.
Cavan set to directly benefit in 2016 as economic recovery continues – O’Reilly
Fine Gael has a specific plan to keep the recovery going in Cavan according to Fine Gael TD for Cavan/Monaghan, Joe O’Reilly.
Fine Gael MEPs vote against EU tax report
Fine Gael MEPs have today (Wednesday) voted against a final report produced by the European Parliament's Special Tax Committee.
Heydon warns of land grab attempt by commercial broadband operators as campaign for rural broadband continues
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, and Chair of the Fine Gael Internal Committee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Martin Heydon, speaking in the Dail yesterday (Tuesday), has warned Minister Alex White of his concern that commercial operators are attempting a land grab of areas for the roll out of high speed broadband in rural areas.
Irish legislation on car clocking should be adopted at EU level
Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Anthony Lawlor, has said that successful Irish legislation on car clocking should be adopted EU-wide, to further protect Ireland from clocked cars coming in from other countries.
Irish legislation on car clocking should be replicated at EU level
Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Anthony Lawlor, has said that successful Irish legislation on car clocking should be adopted EU-wide, to further protect Ireland from clocked cars coming in from other countries.
Louth set to directly benefit in 2016 as economic recovery continues – Fitzpatrick
Fine Gael has a specific plan to keep the recovery going in Louth according to Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick.
Planning policy and Healthy Ireland strategy should work together to protect children – Coghlan
Speaking in the Seanad, Government Chief Whip and Senator for Kerry, Paul Coghlan, said that a recent case where a school objected to a fast food restaurant being established close to its premises highlights the importance of planning policies and the Healthy Ireland strategy working together.
Value for money more important than ever as over 1.3m extra visitors come to Ireland in 2015 – Griffin
“The latest CSO figures show that there has been a 12.8% jump in the number of tourists coming to Ireland in the first ten months of the year compared to 2014. These figures are extremely positive and highlight again the importance of offering value for money”, says Fine Gael TD and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications, Brendan Griffin.