Bernard Durkan, TD

Consideration must be given to developing a public health policy to ensure children are protected from the perils of social media, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Senator John Cummins has been selected as a General Election candidate by Fine Gael for the Waterford constituency.

The prospect of further tax cuts in Budget 2025 by Government parties is a welcome acceptance of Fine Gael’s key priorities, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Maria Byrne said to hear Fianna Fáil Ministers repeatedly talking of more money back in people’s pockets over recent days, through revenue relief and other measures, seven months before the next Budget is a great development.

Nina Carberry, Fine Gael European Election candidate for Midlands North West, has said there is a need for strong voices for fishing communities in the next European Parliament, amid concerns across coastal towns in the region that the sector has been forgotten and marginalised.

The temporary waiver of development levies must be extended to the end of 2025 to ensure continued progress in the development of new build homes in rural Ireland, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Speech of An Taoiseach, Simon Harris T.D., Nomination of Members of Government, Dáil Éireann Tuesday, 9 April 2024

Ceann Comhairle, Go raibh maith agaibh as ucht bhur gcuid vótaí.

The new fodder scheme is good news for farmers, but there are more immediate things that can and should be done to relieve the burden on the farming community right now, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

 Yesterday, I resigned from the office of Taoiseach by placing my resignation in the hands of the President, pursuant to the Constitution. I have had the privilege to serve for the past 20 years as a public representative, 13 as a member of Cabinet, seven as leader of my Party, as Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Taoiseach again. It's been the most fulfilling and rewarding time of my life.  Today is the beginning of a new era for my Party, a new chapter in my life and a new phase for the coalition Government.

A dhaoine uaisle, a chairde, oíche mhaith agaibh go léir agus fáilte go Gaillimh. I am deeply honoured to address you this evening in Ollscoil na Gaillimh as I prepare to take on the greatest challenge of my life.