We need to plan ahead for our ageing population – Burke
Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator and the Party’s Seanad Spokesperson on Health, Colm Burke, has said that we need to plan ahead for our ageing population and that there is an urgent need to develop and grow professional home care services.
Ireland has 4th highest support for humanitarian aid within EU according to euro barometer - Hayes
Member of the European Parliament’s Development Committee, Brian Hayes, Fine Gael MEP has welcomed increased support for humanitarian aid. The survey was carried out for the European Commission as part of its Eurobarometer series by the polling company Behaviour and Attitudes.
150,000 family businesses forced to close each year in the EU - Hayes
Brian Hayes, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, today (Friday) said transfers of family businesses from one generation to another should be made easier, given the fact that approximately 150,000 family businesses are forced to close in the EU each year.
Special 9% Tourism Vat rate a huge success, leading to the creation of over 30,000 jobs - Murphy
Dara Murphy, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central and Minister of State for European Affairs and Data Protection says the special 9% Vat rate for the tourism industry has been a huge success and has led to the creation of over 30,000 jobs.
Students in direct provision must be given access to third level - Conway
Fine Gael Clare Senator, Martin Conway, has said that it’s essential for students in direct provision to have access to third level education and be provided with support.
Vandals and criminals will not stop local people from burying their loved ones with dignity
Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Central, Catherine Byrne, has said that vandals and criminal gang activity at Goldenbridge Cemetery will not stop local people from burying their loved ones with dignity. Deputy Byrne condemned yet another act of vandalism last night at the historic cemetery.
Number of long term mortgage arrears falls for second month in a row - Heydon
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon has said today (Thursday) that another drop in the number of long term mortgage arrears is very encouraging. This comes following a drop in May; the first decrease since the crisis.
Fitzgerald thanks Neville for service to Fine Gael and public
The Chair of Fine Gael’s National Strategy Committee, Minister Frances Fitzgerald TD, has paid tribute to the 30 year political career of Dan Neville TD, following his announcement that he will not contest the next general election.
Taoiseach commends Dan Neville on 30 year service
An Taoiseach and leader of the Fine Gael Party, Enda Kenny TD has paid tribute to Fine Gael TD for Limerick Dan Neville.
Major re-development of the National Rehabilitation Hospital to go ahead – Mitchell O’Connor
Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, says today’s announcement of extra funding of €15 million for the re-development of the National Rehabilitation Hospital is great news, especially for all the patients who use the service.