Fine Gael believes in being at the heart of Europe – Heydon
24th June 2016 - Martin Heydon TD
Chair of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party and Kildare South TD, Martin Heydon, has said that Fine Gael believes in Ireland being at the heart of Europe, and that we will also work to maintain our strong relationship with the UK in the wake of their vote to leave the European Union.
“Fine Gael has always advocated for Ireland to be at the heart of Europe and this will continue. While I’m disappointed with the result, I respect the decision of the UK voters. We must now work to ensure that our strong relationship with the UK is maintained for the good of both countries.
“We value our close ties with the UK, and indeed they have strengthened in recent years. Through Fine Gael’s membership of the European People’s Party, the largest and most influential grouping in the European Parliament, Fine Gael will work with our European counterparts, as well as with the UK, to minimise the impact of this vote on Irish-UK trade, employment and travel.
“The Taoiseach emphasised this in his speech today and I know that at Government level, detailed contingency planning has been underway to minimise the impact of this vote on Ireland. The Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, is also in close contact with the Central Bank, the NTMA and our international partners to ensure that any short term volatility is managed in Ireland’s national interest.”
Martin Heydon TD
Kildare SouthMartin Heydon TD is Fine Gael TD for Kildare South constituency. He was first elected in 2011 and subsequently re-elected…
Related news
National Flag to fly on St Brigid’s public holiday - Heydon
Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin Heydon has received confirmation from the office of the Taoiseach that the…
1st February 2024An Bord Pleanála decision to uphold permission for Diageo Newbridge Brewery welcome – Heydon
Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin Heydon has welcomed the decision of An Bord Pleanála to uphold the…
11th December 2023Reckless language from Sinn Féin about ‘taking out’ Justice Minister is damaging and unacceptable – Heydon
Incendiary and reckless language from Sinn Féin TDs about taking out the Justice Minister in the aftermath of the deplorable…
26th November 2023