News & Statements
Recovery must start to take hold in our Towns and Villages – Minister Coffey
Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey TD has spoken about the importance of making sure the recovery is not confined to major urban centres.
Humanitarian consequences of the actions of the terrorist group known as “Islamic State”
It is difficult to find language extreme enough to portray the extent of the humanitarian consequences of the actions of Islamic State or to convey the sense of urgency needed by the international community to mitigate the most egregious of those consequences.
Fianna Fáil abandons reform and rolls out their old, failed health plans – Buttimer
“Fianna Fáil’s so-called health policy is the party reverting to type by shunning reform in a rush to give the impression they have a health plan,,” according to Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central and Chairman of the Oireachtas Health Committee Jerry Buttimer.
Speech by Minister Paschal Donohoe at Dublin Devils’ Tenth Anniversary Gala
Firstly, I want to thank you all for the invitation and congratulate your current Chairman, Bill O’Rourke, your founding Chairman, Mark O’Donovan and all the team, past and present, on reaching your tenth anniversary.
FF cannot hide their record on small business behind panicked policy scramble – Collins
“Fianna Fáil’s belated attempt to support small business rings hollow considering their economic crash decimated Ireland’s small business sector,” according to Aine Collins, Fine Gael TD for Cork North West. Deputy Collins was referring to Fianna Fáil’s intention to raise these matters during Private Members Business in the Dáil this week.
MSD investment is a testament to Carlow’s attractiveness to multinationals – Deering
“The announcement by leading healthcare company, MSD, that it is to invest €11.5 million in its Carlow site this year, is a real testament to Carlow’s attractiveness to multinationals.” says Fine Gael Carlow TD, Pat Deering.
Naas to benefit from huge numbers expected at Punchestown Festival – Lawlor
“Naas is set to benefit from the huge numbers of people expected to visit the Punchestown festival at the end of the month”, is according to Anthony Lawlor, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North.
Longer sentences must be backed up by resources to catch burglars – Farrell
Dublin City Council vote to let down homeless people – Byrne
“The Dublin City Council vote to block a proposal to refurbish O’Devaney Gardens has let down homeless people in Dublin”, says Fine Gael Dublin South Central TD, Catherine Byrne.
Fianna Fáil misleading commuters in relation to bus service – Daly
“Fianna Fáil are completely misguided in their attempts to block the opening up of 10% of bus routes to competition and they are misleading the public,” says Jim Daly Fine Gael TD for Cork South West.