Richard Bruton, TD

Fine Gael Dublin Rathdown TD and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Budgetary Oversight, Josepha Madigan, has said she is pleased to see that Minister Donohoe has taken the Committee’s recommendations on board for Budget 2018.

Budget 2018 bolsters Fine Gael’s fight against crime, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Fine Gael is continuing its commitment to making childcare more affordable for working families with announcements today in Budget 2018, a Fine Gael TD has said.

A Fine Gael TD has said that the increase in health spending announced in today’s Budget demonstrates the Government’s commitment to our health service.

The Government recognises the urgency of Ireland’s housing needs and is making ongoing decisions to ensure we have the necessary supply, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Fine Gael TD for Dublin North West, Noel Rock, said a new Telephone Allowance announced in Budget 2018 is welcome news for older people.

Investment of over €1.5 billion in the Agriculture sector will ensure rural communities are Brexit-proof, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Peak €10 billion funding for education sector in 2018 will also deliver more supports for those who need it most

The increased VAT rate on sunbed services announced in Budget 2018 will help to reduce skin cancer, the most common form of cancer in Ireland, says Fine Gael Dublin Senator Catherine Noone.

Budget day offers the opportunity to reflect on a journey made, to recognise both what our country has achieved and what we want to achieve.