Michael Ring, TD

Five Fine Gael TDs and Senators have called on the Minister for Agriculture to reverse his decision to suspend the highly successful Straw Incorporation Scheme.

Councillors Bridín Murphy and Cathal Byrne have been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Wexford constituency in the General Election.

Speaking at the meeting of the Fine Gael Dublin West Constituency Organisation this evening, former Taoiseach Deputy Leo Varadkar confirmed that he would not seek a nomination to contest the next General Election. The Convention to select a candidate or candidates to run for Fine Gael in Dublin West is scheduled for mid-September. 

The Minister for Agriculture must act now to ensure adequate fodder and bedding for the winter is available to farmers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Colm Brophy TD has been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Dublin South-West constituency in the General Election.

Ireland’s planning laws and guidelines need an urgent overhaul to provide sufficient childcare spaces for parents and families, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Homeowners can earn up to €14,000 a year tax-free by renting a room to students without it impacting their medical card, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Student accommodation providers will not be allowed enforce minimum 51-week leases following the passage of emergency legislation, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Nikki Bradley has been selected as Taoiseach’s nominee to Seanad Eireann. Ms Bradley is to take over the position from Regina Doherty, who was elected to the European Parliament.

Taoiseach Simon Harris has today paid tribute to Simon Coveney TD, as he announced his decision to stand aside from politics.