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Luas Poolbeg moving forward earlier than planned – Geoghegan

The long-discussed Luas extension to Poolbeg is finally powering ahead, and its set to arrive far sooner than anyone expected, a Fine Gael TD has said.

22nd January 2026

Tánaiste to attend EPP Extraordinary Summit with EU Leaders this evening

The Tánaiste and Leader of Fine Gael, Simon Harris, will attend an Extraordinary Summit of the European People's Party this evening, alongside European Prime Ministers, EU Commissioners, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

21st January 2026

Approval for state owned childcare facilities big step forward for families – Currie

Today’s approval for a landmark State-led early learning and childcare investment programme is a significant step forward for families struggling to access affordable childcare, a Fine Gael TD has said.

20th January 2026

Not a single prosecution against social media companies for child abuse images is incredible – Brennan

The revelation today that not a single prosecution has been taken against a social media company for child abuse images is described as incredible, by a Fine Gael TD.

14th January 2026

Ending planning exemption for IPAS would increase trust in planning process - Duffy

A loophole allowing the conversion of derelict or vacant properties into accommodation for international protection applicants without full planning permission needs to be closed, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

13th January 2026

Major overhaul of planning system for childcare facilities urgently needed to increase supply – Currie

Fundamental changes are required to the planning system to increase the supply of childcare places, a Fine Gael TD has said.

11th January 2026

Grant rules hampering housing delivery in towns - Murphy

The delivery of  housing in town centres is being impeded by eligibility rules governing the Vacant Property Refurbishment grant, a Fine Gael TD has said.

11th January 2026

New Year tool thefts nails down need for new law – Murphy

There is an urgent need for a change in the law regarding tool thefts following more robberies of tools nationwide, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

7th January 2026

Households need standing charge relief during electricity outages – Scahill

Relief is needed for households and families across the west and wider north-west region who continue to face repeated and prolonged electricity outages, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

6th January 2026

Give councils power to develop business parks in towns – Clendennen

The development of local authority-led enterprise parks would tackle a critical gap in supports for small and medium-sized rural business, a Fine Gael TD has said.

5th January 2026

New law to tackle theft of tools and work equipment – Murphy

A Fine Gael Senator is introducing a new law aimed at tackling the theft of trade tools and equipment from workers and small businesses.

4th January 2026

National Allergy Strategy could save lives – Ní Chuilinn

Restaurants and schools need greater support dealing with patrons and pupils who have food allergies, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

2nd January 2026