News & Statements
Statement from Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach Simon Harris on the Death of Mary Banotti
It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Mary Banotti. Mary was a talented politician, a trailblazer and a joy to be around. She was smart, wise and funny. Mary Banotti served as an MEP for Dublin from 1984 to 2004 and was Fine Gael’s presidential candidate in the 1997 presidential election.
More competition needed to stop airlines ripping off Irish soccer fans – Doherty
Greater choice on popular air travel routes must be provided to consumers to stop airlines from overcharging Irish fans attending the FA Cup Final on the 25th May, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Taoiseach meets with councillors and candidates to discuss priorities for Cork County
More ambition on housing, connecting communities through transport and broadband, delivering water infrastructure and backing small businesses are among the plans Fine Gael Councillors and local election candidates have to continue to develop Cork county over the next five years.
GAA President invited before Seanad to discuss GAAGO controversy – Lombard
The President of the GAA has been invited before the Seanad to discuss issues of concern regarding subscription service GAAGO broadcasting matches, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Dublin Taskforce will provide focus to deliver change for the city
The appointment of a new Dublin City Taskforce is a welcome and crucial step in revitalising and restoring the capital city, Fine Gael representatives have said.
Tailored VAT rate would help hospitality businesses with cost increases – Mullins
A tailored VAT rate for food service businesses should be implemented to mitigate the effect of cost increases, according to John Mullins, Fine Gael European Election candidate for Ireland South.
Urgent reform needed to granting power of attorney for vulnerable citizens – Doherty
The current process to grant enduring power of attorney is complex, costly, and exclusionary and must be overhauled, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Sinn Féin perform another ‘Mary Lou turn’ on housing – Cummins
Sinn Féin promises to deliver homes for ‘as low as €250,000’ if elected is a desperate attempt to muddy the waters following their party leader’s claims 140 days ago that they would deliver 3 bed semi-detached homes in Dublin city for €300,000, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Fine Gael selects Peter Burke and Micheál Carrigy to contest Longford-Westmeath in General Election
Minister Peter Burke and Senator Micheál Carrigy have been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Longford-Westmeath constituency in the General Election.
Hugely successful Chronic Disease Management Programme is leading to better patient outcomes – Conway
The Chronic Disease Management Programme has been a huge success story and has led to better outcomes for some patients availing it, according to Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway.