News & Statements
Minister Helen McEntee Elected as Vice-President of European People’s Party
Reilly welcomes sharp decrease in smokers
Fine Gael bye-election candidate, Senator James Reilly, has warmly welcomed the sharp decrease in the number of smokers in Ireland.
Fianna Fáil still can’t answer why they are proposing illegal housing policies – Brophy
Fianna Fáil still can’t answer why they are proposing illegal housing policies, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Gardaí act swiftly to investigate Lucan shooting – Higgins
Fine Gael bye-election candidate, Cllr Emer Higgins has condemned last night’s suspected murder in Lucan, and has reassured the local community that the Gardaí are acting swiftly to investigate.
Statement from Verona Murphy and Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan
Higgins fights for more investment in local schools
“Schools in Lucan and Rathcoole will have a bright future as long as they see increased investment from Government”. That’s according to Fine Gael bye-election candidate Cllr Emer Higgins who brought Minister for Education, Joe McHugh to visit local schools today (Monday).
Minister Mitchell O’Connor highlights importance of College Awareness Week
The Minister of State for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. today highlighted the importance of College Awareness Week, a nationwide campaign aimed at raising awareness relating to the benefits of going to college. The Minister also took the opportunity to emphasise to prospective students the many other pathways available to them through apprenticeships, traineeships and Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses.
First South Dublin County Council Budget under Fine Gael leadership will deliver better services, reduced property tax & a focus on climate action – Higgins
The first Budget of South Dublin County Council under the leadership of Fine Gael will deliver better services, reduced property tax and a focus on climate action. That’s according to Fine Gael candidate in the upcoming Dublin Mid-West bye election, Cllr Emer Higgins.
Cork’s fight for Irish independence needs State commemoration – Burke
State commemorations must be held in Cork to mark the contribution of the Rebel city and county in the fight for Irish independence, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Landmark rollout of broadband a step closer with EU decision – Carey
Today’s decision by the European Commission to grant state aid approval to the National Broadband Plan means the landmark rollout of rural broadband is a step closer, a Fine Gael TD has said.