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Opportunity to create National Science Museum must not be wasted – O’Connell

The Department of Further and Higher Education needs to take on a sponsorship role to get a national science museum over the line, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Marked acceleration in transport ambition in NDP plan must be matched with delivery – Murphy

The scale of investment ear-marked for a new national transport plan must be matched with timely delivery, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Minister Jerry Buttimer Works To Secure Cabinet approval for €24.3 billion Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport 2026-2030

Fine Gael’s Jerry Buttimer TD, Minister of State at the Department of Transport has worked alongside Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien and Minister of State Sean Canney to today secure Cabinet approval for the Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport under the recent National Development Plan (NDP) Review.

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.