News & Statements
Fine Gael believes in being at the heart of Europe – Heydon
Chair of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party and Kildare South TD, Martin Heydon, has said that Fine Gael believes in Ireland being at the heart of Europe, and that we will also work to maintain our strong relationship with the UK in the wake of their vote to leave the European Union.
Statement by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, on the UK Vote to Leave the European Union
In recent months the Irish Government has advocated for our belief that the EU is better with Britain as a leading member and that Britain and Ireland have always worked together very well, as equal partners, within the EU.
Actor and TD Tom Neville appeals for Arts funding to be increased, as the economy grows
Fine Gael TD for Co Limerick, Tom Neville, who has a Masters in Music Technology and is a trained actor, has appealed for Arts funding to be increased, as the economy grows.
Boost for rural communities across Sligo and Leitrim with LEADER funding of €13.6 million – McLoughlin
Fine Gael TD for Sligo-Leitrim, Tony Mc Loughlin, has welcomed the announcement of LEADER funding of €13.6 million for rural enterprises and community groups across Sligo and Leitrim.
Irish airlines should put on the green jersey, reduce their prices, and allow fans go to Sunday’s game in Lyon – Butler
Fine Gael Meath Senator, Ray Butler, has appealed to Irish airlines to reduce their prices and allow as many Irish fans as possible make Sunday’s game in Lyon.
Brexit campaign can be the start of a better Europe – Richmond
Speaking today (Wednesday) during the Seanad debate on the future of EU - UK relations, Dublin Rathdown Senator, Neale Richmond, has stated that the Brexit campaign can be the start of a better Europe.
Senator Gabrielle McFadden appointed Government Chief Whip in Seanad Éireann
Fine Gael Longford Westmeath Senator, Gabrielle McFadden, has been appointed Government Chief Whip in the Seanad by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD. Senator McFadden was also given the role of Seanad Spokesperson on Defence.
Whether Britain stays or leaves David Cameron’s demands will have to be addressed – Clune
Fine Gael Ireland South MEP, Deirdre Clune, has said that whether Britain decides to stay or leave the EU, David Cameron’s reform demands will have to be addressed
Dads need to take advantage of new paternity scheme – Richmond
Fine Gael Senator for Dublin Rathdown, Neale Richmond, has welcomed the announcement that the Government is to provide fathers with two weeks of paid paternity leave. However, he has warned that for the scheme to work, new Dads need to take advantage of the new scheme.
Interest rate cut good news for small businesses in Louth – Fitzpatrick
Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick, has said today (Tuesday) that Microfinance Ireland (MFI) offering small businesses in Louth the opportunity to avail of a cut in its interest rates is great news. MFI is the not-for-profit Government Agency providing funded finance to micro- enterprises.