Michael Ring TD - Mayo

Michael Ring, TD

Michael Ring TD was the Minister for Rural & Community Development until 27 June 2020 having been appointed on 14 June 2017. He is currently a Member of the Oireachtas Commission. He previously served as Minister of State for Regional Economic Development. He was previously Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport with Special Responsibility for Tourism and Sport.

He represents the Mayo constituency, where he was first elected to the Dáil in a bye-election in 1994. Michael has held a number of senior front bench positions within Fine Gael and has been acknowledged for his outstanding work as a backbencher and contributor to Dáil debates by a number of media outlets.

A former member of Westport Urban District Council and Mayo County Council, he won an All-Ireland Vocational Schools football medal with Mayo in 1971.

News & Statements

Tougher laws needed for knife crime – Ring

Stronger legislation is required for Gardaí to combat knife crime and keep our streets safe, a Fine Gael TD has said.

31st January 2024

Rural business owners cannot sustain elevated rates that come with revaluations – Ring

A number of small businesses may have to close their doors as a consequence of revaluations that are resulting in prohibitive rate charges, a Fine Gael TD has said.

21st October 2023

Energy providers must pass on reductions to customers now – Ring

Fine Gael T.D, Michael Ring has said that energy companies benefitting from huge reductions in wholesale electricity prices need to pass those reductions onto their customers immediately.

24th August 2023

Government must end confusion over new zoned land tax and protect farmers’ incomes

The Government must end confusion over the new residential zoned land tax and who it applies to due to concern and anger it is causing to members of the farming community, according to Fine Gael TD Michael Ring.

16th May 2023

Department of Foreign Affairs must get on top of passport applications to avoid disruption to travellers – Ring

The Department of Foreign Affairs must get on top of passport applications to avoid disruption to travellers during the busy summer season, according to Fine Gael TD Michael Ring.

13th May 2023

Farmers must not be unfairly punished with excessive zoned land tax – Ring

Farmers must not be unfairly punished with the new Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) that could cost tens of thousands of euros per year, Fine Gael TD Michael Ring has said.

12th May 2023

Eircode a great success story for residents and businesses countrywide – Ring

New homes assigned Eircodes on a monthly frequency

6th May 2023

People who previously worked in the UK may be able to buy back pension years – Ring

People who previously worked in the UK should explore the possibility of buying back pension years if they need them, a Fine Gael TD has advised.

2nd May 2023

Crossmolina Flood Relief Scheme must be delivered without further delay– Ring

The Crossmolina Flood Relief Scheme must be delivered to protect homes and businesses in the town without any undue delay, according to Fine Gael TD Michael Ring.

28th April 2023

More train services and carriages needed for Dublin to Westport – Ring

More Irish Rail services from Dublin to Westport are required to boost the local economy and tourism, a Fine Gael TD has said.

19th February 2023

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Contact Details

Email:

michael.ring@oir.ie

Address:

Quay Street
Westport
Co. Mayo

Phone:

098-25734