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Fine Gael for the Future: re-emerging safely and successfully from the pandemic
The 80th Fine Gael Ard Fheis, entitled ‘Fine Gael for the Future’ is focused on ensuring Ireland emerges safely and successfully from the worldwide pandemic, while embracing the changes we have made to our lives.
Would Sinn Féin close the Special Criminal Court and allow organised crime run riot? – Geoghegan
Would Sinn Féin close down the Special Criminal Court and allow organised crime to run riot? That is the question posed by Fine Gael Dublin Bay South bye-election candidate James Geoghegan, after Sinn Féin’s Lynn Boylan repeatedly evaded questioning on the matter on RTÉ’s This Week show today (Sunday).
Tourism vouchers needed to support hospitality industry during low season – Carrigy
Senator Micheál Carrigy is calling on Minister Catherine Martin to implement a voucher scheme targeted for use in Irish hotels, restaurants, and bars to support the hospitality industry during the October to March off-season.
Fáilte roimh an gcinneadh gan Gaelscoil Laighean a athlonnú – Ward
Tá fáilte curtha ag Seanadóir Fhine Gael roimh chinneadh na Roinne Oideachais gan Gaelscoil Laighean a athlonnú, go sealadach, go suíomh mí-oiriúnach in Ascaill Eblana i nDún Laoghaire.
Minister Brophy announces €13.2m in humanitarian funding
Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, TD, today announced a contribution of €10 million to the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), a global humanitarian fund that assists people trapped in humanitarian crises.
15-minute city can preserve solidarity shown in the pandemic – Geoghegan
Making Dublin a 15-minute city where services are within easy reach of an individual’s home is a priority Dublin Bay South bye-election candidate James Geoghegan intends to deliver on if elected to Dáil Éireann.
Oireachtas debate needed on the introduction of antigen testing – Farrell
Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Spokesperson for Climate Action Alan Farrell has called for a parliamentary debate on the introduction and role of antigen testing in Ireland.
Widespread political support needed for corporate tax system to protect Irish economy and jobs – Farrell
Following a weekend of G7 discussions on global corporate tax rates, support from across the political spectrum is needed to protect our current tax system and ensure the safeguarding of the Irish economy and jobs, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Dillon presses for Cabinet approval on €200m N5 upgrade
Mayo TD Alan Dillon has pressed the Government for Cabinet approval on the construction of the N5 upgrade from Ballaghaderreen to Scramogue.
Return of outdoor dining marks a positive day for businesses in Dublin Bay South – Geoghegan
The resumption of outdoor dining marks a positive day for businesses and people employed in the hospitality sector, according to Fine Gael Councillor James Geoghegan.