News & Statements
Assist employers to show appreciation for employees and boost Irish business – Byrne
Government can assist employers to show appreciation for employees and boost Irish business by extending a measure that allows gift vouchers to be given twice a year tax free. That’s according to Senator Maria Byrne, Fine Gael’s Seanad Finance Spokesperson, who has previously campaigned on the issue of the Small Benefit Exemption.
Airlines must introduce passport expiry checks to avoid passenger disappointment – Ahearn
Airlines should introduce online passport expiry checks in order to avoid passenger disappointment and missed flights as the demand for foreign travel increases, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Choice must be the priority in the care of young people with a disability – O’Dowd
Young people with a disability must have choice in the care they receive that’s suited to their needs and preference, according to Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd.
NTA must reverse decision and give commuters a flexi tax-saver ticket
Fine Gael Senator John McGahon is calling for the National Transport Authority (NTA) to reverse its decision not to introduce a three-day tax-saver ticket for those planning to engage in a mix of remote and office-based working.
We need to do more to educate our primary and secondary students about the EU – O’Reilly
More must be done to educate our primary and secondary school students about the EU to broaden their knowledge and opportunities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Increase in the price of a stamp not justified – Ward
A Fine Gael Senator has today criticised An Post for increasing the price of National and International postage for the second time in a year.
No amnesties on offences in Northern Ireland as we work towards brighter days ahead
A group of Fine Gael TDs has said there should be no amnesties on offences committed in Northern Ireland as we work towards reconciliation and brighter days ahead.
Statement by Tánaiste and Fine Gael Leader Leo Varadkar
“Today we remember the 14 innocent people who were killed in Derry 50 years ago on Bloody Sunday.
561% increase in seized crime cash must be channelled into communities – Richmond
A Fine Gael TD is calling on the Government to ensure that monies seized from criminal gangs are ploughed back into communities worst impacted by crime.
Heritage harbours must not be forgotten in plan to rejuvenate coastal infrastructure – Ward
A Fine Gael Senator has raised the importance of funding for heritage harbours as part of the plan to support and rejuvenate coastal communities and infrastructure.