News & Statements
Vacant Property Tax will generate much needed housing supply – O’Dowd
Fine Gael TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has said it is time to introduce a vacant home tax to help generate much needed residential housing supply.
No income tax increase is key Fine Gael commitment – Richmond
There will be no income tax increase in the State’s economic recovery from Covid-19, Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has said.
Sinn Féin refuses to send General Secretary to answer questions about secret Abú database
The refusal by Sinn Féin to send their General Secretary to an Oireachtas meeting today to answer questions about their secret Abú database is a two fingered snub to democracy and the electorate.
Young people need more than an outdoor summer – Currie
Clarity is needed around indoor summer camps, swimming lessons and youth clubs for the upcoming summer holidays, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Clampdown on idle Airbnb properties urgently needed to tackle housing crisis – Lombard
Government must move swiftly to ensure enforcement of Airbnb agents operating without planning permission who are soaking up the rental market by limiting the availability of affordable properties, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Increased climate ambition needed in our circular economy – Bruton
Circular economy thinking should become a central spine of our climate planning, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Social media giants commit to funding education campaign to combat online abuse – Carrigy
Social media companies have committed to funding an education campaign for schools across the country to combat online abuse, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Social media companies must show their commitment to tackling online abuse – Higgins
Social media companies must commit to combatting online abuse and removing repeat offenders, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Employers must be flexible throughout vaccine rollout – Farrell
Employers and businesses must ensure employees are not prevented from attending vaccination appointments due to work commitments, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Fine Gael Clare and Limerick representatives secure Government commitment to meet with Aer Lingus regarding Shannon Airport
Fine Gael’s Clare and Limerick Oireachtas members have secured a commitment from An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar that he will, along with Transport Minister Eamon Ryan and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton, seek an urgent meeting with Aer Lingus looking for a deferral of today’s decision by the airline to close its Shannon cabin crew base.