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An Taisce intervention on nitrates derogation out of touch with rural Ireland - Lynch

An Taisce’s intervention on the nitrates derogation is deeply unhelpful for farmers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

26th March 2026

Lord Mayor of Dublin Ray McAdam to contest Dublin Central bye-election

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, has been selected as the Fine Gael candidate to contest the upcoming bye-election in Dublin Central.

23rd March 2026

Protected emergency corridor would save lives in Galway – Kyne / D’fhéadfaí saolta a tharrtháil i nGaillimh le conair chosanta éigeandála – Kyne

A protected emergency corridor in Galway to ensure faster access for ambulances travelling to and from University Hospital Galway (UHG) is needed, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

23rd March 2026

Urgent action needed to tackle rise in road deaths – Ward

There needs to be an acceleration in the delivery of road safety measures, as the recent rise in road deaths shows there’s a need for a more urgent and focused response, a Fine Gael TD has said.

22nd March 2026

Tánaiste appoints Joe Neville TD as Fine Gael spokesperson on Infrastructure and Delivery

Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has appointed Deputy Joe Neville as the party’s spokesperson on Infrastructure and Delivery.

20th March 2026

Expanded Galway Port marks new opportunity – Kyne / Cruthaíonn leathnú Chuan na Gaillimhe deis nua – Kyne

A positive decision on the expansion of Galway Port would mark a new era for the facility and city, a Fine Gael Senator said.

20th March 2026

Christmas party €30,000 donation found resting in CHI account – Neville

The operator of three children’s hospitals - Children’s Health Ireland - must explain fully how a contractor’s donated €30,000 for a Christmas party was found in their accounts during an audit, a Fine Gael TD has said.

19th March 2026

Scrapping commercial rates for small childcare providers will protect places – Fine Gael

Fine Gael is moving to protect small childcare providers, including ECCE services and childminders, from being hit with commercial rates bills.

19th March 2026

Tool theft bill debate is step towards protecting tradespeople - Murphy

The progression of proposed tool theft legislation into Second Stage at the Seanad has been described by a Fine Gael Senator as “an important step towards protecting tradespeople and their livelihoods.”

18th March 2026

Major national survey makes recommendations to strengthen Hot School Meals Programme

Providing a cold lunch option and offering different portion sizes are some of the recommendations emerging from an extensive national survey on the Hot School Meals Programme.

18th March 2026

Tánaiste Simon Harris pays tribute to the late singer songwriter Dolores Keane

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of Ireland’s greatest singer-songwriters, Dolores Keane. Dolores possessed a voice that could reach deep into your soul. A voice that could carry a sense of joy, but also sorrow in each and every note.

16th March 2026

Reserve Defence Forces need clarity on allowance – O’Connell

Members of the Reserve Defence Forces (RDF) should have the details of their Security Duty Allowance published ahead of Irelands EU Presidency, a Fine Gael TD has said.

16th March 2026