News & Statements
Fine Gael poster campaign gives the people a clear choice on the Seanad referendum
Fine Gael launched its poster campaign for the abolition of the Seanad today (Sunday) with a promise to deal with facts and reality – unlike those that want to retain the Seanad. Speaking at the launch, Fine Gael’s Director of Elections, Richard Bruton, TD, said that the people were being given a simple choice – to abolish the Seanad, or to keep it as it is.
Minister Shatter Publishes Information Booklet on the The Importance of Voting Yes to establish a Court of Appeal
Minister for Justice and Defence Alan Shatter has today (Wednesday) launched a booklet aimed at providing clear fact- based information to voters about the proposed Court of Appeal.
New youth leadership training programme honours wonderful legacy of Dermot Earley – Feighan
Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, is delighted that a new youth leadership and development programme, devised by NUI Galway and Foróige in partnership with the GAA and the Alan Kerins Projects, will honour the wonderful legacy of the late Dermot Earley.
No campaign can’t name one significant thing the Seanad has ever done – Doherty
Extraordinary moment on Morning Ireland from a campaign which claims that the Seanad is a vital check on Government power.
15,000 fewer public servants since 2010 shows Govt serious about reform – Coffey
Fine Gael Waterford Deputy, Paudie Coffey, has today (Friday) said that since 2010 the total number of people working in the public sector has been reduced by more than 15,000, which is a clear sign of the Government’s commitment to reforming how we conduct our business.
Convention Centre would boost local economy allowing Cork to compete – Buttimer
Fine Gael Cork South Central Deputy, Jerry Buttimer, has today (Friday) said that funding models which would support the development of a Convention Centre in Cork must be explored.
O’Mahony welcomes clarification from Irish Rail that no photo ID needed for under 16s
Fine Gael TD for Mayo and Chairman of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications, John O’Mahony, has welcomed clarification he has received from Irish Rail that under 16s do not have to have a photo ID for rail travel.
Statement by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter, TD, on the arrest in Brazil of Mr. Michael Lynn
I had, of course, been very concerned that a situation had arisen where the State was not in a position to pursue serious criminal charges against an individual who had moved to Brazil.
Taoiseach’s statement at death of Seamus Heaney
Seamus Heaney’s death brings great sorrow to Ireland, to language and to literature. He is mourned - and deeply - wherever poetry and the world of the spirit are cherished and celebrated.
‘The Outing’ represents new beginning for Lisdoonvarna festival – Conway
Fine Gael Senator for Clare and Seanad Spokesperson on Justice, Disability and Equality, Martin Conway, has today (Friday) welcomed the start of the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking festival, which this year is set to host singletons from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community for a weekend of fun and matchmaking.