News & Statements
120% increase in number of goods vehicles registered in first 6 months compared to 2013 – Griffin
Fine Gael TD for Kerry, Brendan Griffin has said that an increase of 120% in the number of goods vehicles registered in the first six months of this year compared to the same period in 2013 is an indication of the improving economy and the potential for further growth.
European Commission move on milk price intervention welcome but more can be done – Heydon
Eircode will benefit Tipperary people and businesses- Hayes
Fine Gael TD for Tipperary, Tom Hayes, has said that introduction of Eircode to replace traditional postal addresses will be of benefit to Tipperary people and businesses.
Government pressure on Brussels over milk prices – Collins
Fine Gael Cork North West TD, Áine Collins, has welcomed the extension of the milk price intervention deadline, a move that will be welcomed by Cork dairy farmers, but Deputy Collins says that more can be done on prices paid and volumes eligible.
Over €1.3m worth of illegal drugs seized in West Cork over past 5yrs – Harrington
Fine Gael TD for Cork South West, Noel Harrington, has said that the seizure of over €1.3 million worth of illegal drugs in West Cork over the past five years is an indication of the problem that exists. Deputy Harrington was commenting on details of illegal drugs seizure from the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald.
Perry confirms Cabinet meeting to take place in Lissadell House
Fine Gael TD for Sligo, John Perry, has confirmed that a Cabinet meeting will take place in Lissadell House next week.
Long term mortgage arrears decrease for the first time since the crisis began – Heydon
New motorway to benefit Wexford commuters – Twomey
Fine Gael TD for Wexford, Liam Twomey, has welcomed the launch today (Monday) by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, of the M11 Arklow to Rathnew Upgrade Scheme. The new scheme means there is now 90km of continuous motorway/dual carriageway between Dublin and Gorey.
Statement by An Taoiseach and Leader of Fine Gael: Deputy Frank Feighan – a man of courage, integrity and loyalty
I was sorry to learn of but fully accept Deputy Frank Feighan's decision not to put his name forward to contest the next General Election for Fine Gael in the Roscommon/Galway Constituency.
Murphy now turning on Syriza to promote his own policies at home – O’Donovan
“Paul Murphy’s trips to Athens and his vociferous support for Syriza were only ever about self-promotion and pushing his own agenda at home. His criticism of Syriza today makes that very evident”, says Patrick O’Donovan, Fine Gael TD for Limerick.