News & Statements
Speech by An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar – Fine Gael National Conference, Wexford
Ireland’s relationship with the EU has never been more critical – Fitzgerald
A Fine Gael European Election candidate has urged voters to ensure that Ireland’s representation in the next European Parliament is experienced to deal with impending critical scenarios post-Brexit.
Statement by An Taoiseach on the death of Richie Ryan
An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has expressed his condolences following the death of former Fine Gael TD, Minister for Finance and Member of the European Parliament, Richie Ryan.
Creed responds to Students Climate Change Demonstrations By announcing up to €10m available to fund on-farm renewables
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., today announced a series of exciting new grants available for Irish farms under the TAMS on-farm investment scheme. The new measure will make €10m worth of grants available for energy efficiencies and renewable energy technologies, following a comprehensive review of the TAMS scheme designed to increase its focus on sustainability.
Water Fountain Scheme needed nationally – Noone
Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has called for a national water fountain programme to be rolled out across the country in an effort to reduce single use plastics.
FF response to Brexit efforts is disappointing – Deering
The Fianna Fáil response to the efforts being made by the Government to offset the challenges presented by Brexit is disappointing, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Minister Mitchell O’Connor to meet Irish Diaspora, Officials & Education Partners in Colorado & Kansas during St. Patrick’s Day visit
Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. Minister of State for Higher Education has today embarked on a five-day trip to the United States of America as part of the Government’s programme of St Patrick’s Day visits. During the trip the Minister will visit Colorado and Kansas City.
Time for Ireland to consider online voting in elections – Rock
Fine Gael TD for Dublin North West, Noel Rock has today (Monday) said that the Government should consider introducing online voting following in its successful use in the recent parliamentary elections in Estonia.
Minister Heather Humphreys speaking at the Launch of “Protestant and Irish: the minority’s search for place in independent Ireland” at the Royal Irish Academy
The huge contribution of the Protestant community to the political, economic, sporting and cultural development of independent Ireland is a historical fact, and this publication tells that story in an accessible and appealing way.The early decades of independence were certainly turbulent - and sometimes precarious - for Irish Protestants, and it is true that many chose to keep themselves to themselves.
Remote working will ensure sustainable communities – Carey
REMOTE working has to be adopted by all employers as technology continues to evolve, a Fine Gael TD has said.