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Triple Lock is frus­trat­ing Ire­land’s will to act in the name of peace

IN vil­lages like At Tiri, Tib­nin and Bint Jbeil life goes on – but the ten­sion never lifts. For dec­ades, one of the few con­stants has been the pres­ence of UN peace­keep­ers. On patrol, body armour, blue hel­mets, rifles and live rounds are stand­ard. Not because viol­ence is con­stant, but because it is always close.

Native Irish honeybee must be saved - Murphy

Ireland’s native honeybee must be saved to ensure the country’s bee population, our biodiversity and wider agricultural interest are properly protected, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Stall in numbers quitting smoking needs stronger response – Burke

A plateau in smoking reduction levels should be met with targeted information campaigns, as well as serious consideration of a generational smoking ban, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Fine Gael to hold June event to commemorate centenary of former Taoiseach Garret FitzGerald

Fine Gael is to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of former Taoiseach Garret FitzGerald with a special event to be held in Dublin next month. The party is to host an afternoon of lectures, insights and reminiscences on the 14th of June next, at O’Reilly Hall in UCD.

We must deliver a standalone CAP – McCarthy & Kelly

A standalone Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) with payments kept in line with inflation is a key objective of Fine Gael’s Agriculture Committee.

More support needed for those living with dietary issues – Ward

The current system of supports for those with coeliac disease is unfair and excludes many who need help with the high cost of gluten free food, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Holiday Hunger programme for school kids must be made permanent – Nelson Murray

A scheme to combat childhood food poverty during the summer holiday period must be extended and made permanent, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Statement from Tánaiste on Dublin Central and Galway West bye-elections

Adare’s Ryder Cup moved onto anti ticket tout register - Clendennen

The Ryder Cup at Adare Manor has been added to the register of designated events and venues to prevent online ticket touts from scalping Irish fans, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Have the conversation about organ donation today – Boyle

A drop in organ donations has brought into sharp focus the need for greater public awareness around donation,  a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Transformative €12.6m investment in Galway Museum – Kyne / Infheistíocht bhunathraithe €12.6m i Músaem na Gaillimhe – Kyne

A major investment in Galway Museum is a landmark moment for tourism, culture and economic development for the city and county, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Seán Kyne canvasses all four Galway islands in election race / Seán Kyne ag canbhásáil ar na ceithre oileán i nGaillimh sa rás toghcháin

With just days to go to voting in the Galway West bye-election, Fine Gael candidate Senator Seán Kyne has taken to airplanes and ferries to canvass all four Atlantic islands in the constituency.