Hildegarde Naughton, TD

Our family carers are hidden heroes in society and Budget 2024 is an opportunity to reward them, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

A comprehensive information campaign is needed to encourage homeowners to avail of the new residential retrofit loan guarantee scheme, according to Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell.

The costs of operating a business, retaining staff and recognising the value of enterprises of all sizes will be the focus of a conference attended by the Taoiseach and Government Ministers this weekend.

The process of schools applying for solar panels under the Climate Action Fund must be made simpler, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

The introduction of publicly-funded Assisted Human Reproduction (AHR) treatment from today is hugely encouraging to couples trying to conceive, a Fine Gael Deputy and Senator said, and a significant first step in State support.

What Budget 2024 contains for businesses will be a main conversation topic this weekend at a conference in Waterford attended by the Taoiseach and Government Ministers.

Restrictions on ‘Section 39’ groups, which provide valuable services to communities across the country, must be addressed in the next Budget, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Putting money back in people’s pockets must be a Budget priority as it was confirmed half of all full time PAYE workers are paying tax at the highest rate, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Fine Gael will hold its second Small Business and Enterprise Conference in South East Technological University in Waterford on September 30th.

The expansion of the First Home Scheme to include self builds is a welcome step, a Fine Gael Senator has said.