News & Statements
Senator John O’Mahony statement
“In response to enquiries and speculation about my future political plans, I would like to confirm that I have decided not to put my name forward for the European Elections in May 2019.
Speech by An Taoiseach and Leader of Fine Gael, Leo Varadkar TD, at the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Meeting
Speech by An Taoiseach and Leader of Fine Gael, Leo Varadkar TD, at the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Meeting
Youth activist Sandra McIntyre to run for Fine Gael in Cavan-Monaghan
Former Foróige Chair Sandra McIntyre is joining Fine Gael’s General Election ticket in the Cavan-Monaghan constituency.
Minister Mitchell O’Connor appoints mediator for the English Language Education Sector
The Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D., has today appointed the former General Secretary of the Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland (ASTI), Mr Patrick King, to work with relevant stakeholders to explore the potential to address some of the employment related issues that have arisen in the English language education sector.
Sinn Féin’s mask slips again- Farrell
Sinn Féin’s mask has slipped again after two party representatives attended the inauguration of controversial Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has said.
Ministers announce call for applications to Higher Education Strategic Infrastructure Fund
Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. and Minister of State for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. today announced that a call for applications has issued to higher education institutions in relation to the newly established Higher Education Strategic Infrastructure Fund. The fund is one of a number of measures to deliver on ambitions for Ireland’s higher education sector as outlined in Project Ireland 2040.
Switch up your routine for a healthy 2019
Two parliamentarians have highlighted the benefits of making small changes to your daily routine for a healthier New Year.
Garda training on new Domestic Violence Act well underway – Conway
Garda training on the new Domestic Violence Act is well underway, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
End is in sight for M7 works but future construction of transport infrastructure must be 24/7 – Lawlor
ROADWORKS on the M7 will be finished by April but a Fine Gael Senator has said all future transport projects should be worked on 24/7 to ensure they are completed sooner.
Switch Up Week – Shop around to slash bills this New Year
Fine Gael Senators have encouraged people to shop around for better deals on utility bills in the New Year.