News & Statements
Budget 2018 bolsters Fine Gael’s fight against crime – Brophy
Budget 2018 bolsters Fine Gael’s fight against crime, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Budget 2018 builds on Fine Gael’s commitment to affordable childcare for working families – Farrell
Fine Gael is continuing its commitment to making childcare more affordable for working families with announcements today in Budget 2018, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Health budget will offer a helping hand to those who need it most – O’Connell
A Fine Gael TD has said that the increase in health spending announced in today’s Budget demonstrates the Government’s commitment to our health service.
Home Building Finance Ireland will boost construction – Bailey
The Government recognises the urgency of Ireland’s housing needs and is making ongoing decisions to ensure we have the necessary supply, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Telephone support allowance and extra fuel allowance welcome news for OAPs- Rock
Fine Gael TD for Dublin North West, Noel Rock, said a new Telephone Allowance announced in Budget 2018 is welcome news for older people.
€1.5 billion for the Agriculture sector will ensure rural communities are Brexit-proof- Deering
Investment of over €1.5 billion in the Agriculture sector will ensure rural communities are Brexit-proof, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Pupil Teacher Ratio reduced to lowest level ever- McLoughlin
Peak €10 billion funding for education sector in 2018 will also deliver more supports for those who need it most
Increased VAT on sunbeds will help reduce skin cancer –Noone
The increased VAT rate on sunbed services announced in Budget 2018 will help to reduce skin cancer, the most common form of cancer in Ireland, says Fine Gael Dublin Senator Catherine Noone.
Budget 2018 Statement of the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform Mr. Paschal Donohoe T.D.
Budget day offers the opportunity to reflect on a journey made, to recognise both what our country has achieved and what we want to achieve.
Budget 2018 gives everyone a fair chance and the opportunity to reach their full potential – Corcoran Kennedy
With Budget 2018, Fine Gael is giving everyone a fair chance and the opportunity to reach their full potential. That’s according to Fine Gael TD for Laois Offaly, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, who noted in particular the reforms to the tax system designed to give a little back to those who have made sacrifices during the tough years.