News & Statements
Sinn Féin side with the mob to create instability – Brophy
Sinn Féin have taken the side of the violent mob and rioters who wreaked havoc in our capital last week by seeking to create more instability, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Divisive Sinn Féin want to create more instability with no confidence Dáil stunt – Farrell
Sinn Féin have taken the side of the rioters who wreaked havoc in our capital last week by creating more instability with their no confidence motion in the Justice Minister, according to Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell.
Chocks away for Runway extension at Waterford Airport as private sector investment secured – Cummins
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins, who is a former member of the board at Waterford Airport, has welcomed the confirmation of €12 million in private sector investment by Comer Group International in partnership with Bolster Group to develop a major runway expansion plan at Waterford Airport.
Online Safety Commissioner must ensure social media companies limit spread of harmful online content – Farrell
The Online Safety Commissioner must ensure social media companies are held to account by limiting the spread of harmful online content, according to Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell.
Fishing industry given assurances they will be supported at meeting with the Taoiseach – Cronin
Representatives from the fishing industry recently met the Taoiseach who gave them a commitment that the sector would be supported and protected, a Fine Gael Councillor said.
Sinn Féin stoop to new low in exploiting unidentified man in Dáil to score cheap political shot- Brophy
Sinn Féin have stooped to a new low in exploiting a vulnerable man in the Dáil to score a cheap political shot in response to last week’s violence in Dublin, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Statement from Deputy Fergus O’Dowd TD
Fine Gael TD for Louth and East Meath, Fergus O'Dowd, has announced his intention to stand down at the next General Election.
Reckless language from Sinn Féin about ‘taking out’ Justice Minister is damaging and unacceptable – Heydon
Incendiary and reckless language from Sinn Féin TDs about taking out the Justice Minister in the aftermath of the deplorable violence in Dublin is extremely damaging and unhelpful, a Fine Gael Minister has said.
Political opportunism from Sinn Féin response to violence in our capital serves no purpose – Ward
The political opportunism at play from Sinn Féin in the aftermath of Thursday’s violence serves no purpose other than to distract from the focus of ensuring the safety of our citizens, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
Comments of the Taoiseach, Dublin Castle, Friday 24 November 2023
Yesterday our country experienced two terrible attacks – the first an attack on innocent children, the second an attack on our society and the rule of law. Each attack brought shame to our society, disgrace to those involved, and incredible pain to all those caught up in the violence.