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Strengthened protections needed in the fishing sector – Boyle

There needs to be stronger protections for Ireland’s fishing industry and coastal communities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Statement by An Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris following the passing of former Minister of State Donal Carey.

Statement by An Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris following the passing of former Minister of State Donal Carey.

Speech by Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris T.D. Cork Chamber, Dublin Dinner

9% VAT for new apartment construction will speed up delivery of new homes – Murphy

The reduction in the VAT rate on new apartments kicks in tomorrow and should accelerate the delivery of new homes over the next five years, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Planning rules should encourage farming families to stay in their communities - Byrne

Planning rules must make it easier for farming families to build homes and lives on their own land, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Businesses burdened with water bill for freeloaders – Neville

Businesses who pay their water bills should not have to cover the cost for freeloaders and this must be dealt with as a priority by Uisce Éireann, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Victims’ counselling records must be banned in criminal trials – Butterly

The disclosure of’ counselling notes to criminal trials serves little purpose other than re-traumatising victims of sexual and gender-based violence, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Irish soccer fans should be celebrated, not exploited – Duffy

Airlines are being criticised after imposing steep fare increases for flights to and from Prague at the end of March following the World Cup play-off draw, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

OPW purchase of Castletown House lands ends access dispute – Neville

Full access to the historical Castletown House should be back open to the public before Christmas with the purchase of the land by the OPW, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Fine Gael Senators want more investment in migration system

All Fine Gael Senators will today urge the Justice Minister to invest more resources into the migration system to ensure a quicker and more efficient system.