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Border businesses face challenges following Brexit result, but also opportunities - Fitzpatrick

Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick, has said that border businesses face challenges following the Brexit result, but also opportunities.

27th June 2016

Statement by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, on the UK Vote to Leave the European Union

In recent months the Irish Government has advocated for our belief that the EU is better with Britain as a leading member and that Britain and Ireland have always worked together very well, as equal partners, within the EU.

24th June 2016

Fine Gael believes in being at the heart of Europe - Heydon

Chair of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party and Kildare South TD, Martin Heydon, has said that Fine Gael believes in Ireland being at the heart of Europe, and that we will also work to maintain our strong relationship with the UK in the wake of their vote to leave the European Union.

24th June 2016

Irish airlines should put on the green jersey, reduce their prices, and allow fans go to Sunday’s game in Lyon - Butler

Fine Gael Meath Senator, Ray Butler, has appealed to Irish airlines to reduce their prices and allow as many Irish fans as possible make Sunday’s game in Lyon.

23rd June 2016

Boost for rural communities across Sligo and Leitrim with LEADER funding of €13.6 million - McLoughlin

Fine Gael TD for Sligo-Leitrim, Tony Mc Loughlin, has welcomed the announcement of LEADER funding of €13.6 million for rural enterprises and community groups across Sligo and Leitrim.

23rd June 2016

Actor and TD Tom Neville appeals for Arts funding to be increased, as the economy grows

Fine Gael TD for Co Limerick, Tom Neville, who has a Masters in Music Technology and is a trained actor, has appealed for Arts funding to be increased, as the economy grows.

23rd June 2016

Whether Britain stays or leaves David Cameron’s demands will have to be addressed - Clune

Fine Gael Ireland South MEP, Deirdre Clune, has said that whether Britain decides to stay or leave the EU, David Cameron’s reform demands will have to be addressed

22nd June 2016

Senator Gabrielle McFadden appointed Government Chief Whip in Seanad Éireann

Fine Gael Longford Westmeath Senator, Gabrielle McFadden, has been appointed Government Chief Whip in the Seanad by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD. Senator McFadden was also given the role of Seanad Spokesperson on Defence.

22nd June 2016

Brexit campaign can be the start of a better Europe - Richmond

Speaking today (Wednesday) during the Seanad debate on the future of EU - UK relations, Dublin Rathdown Senator, Neale Richmond, has stated that the Brexit campaign can be the start of a better Europe.

22nd June 2016

Transatlantic flights from Cork Airport should be raised with Vice-President Biden - Buttimer

Fine Gael Cork Senator, Jerry Buttimer, has said that the issue of transatlantic flights from Cork Airport should be raised with Vice-President Biden, during his visit to Ireland this week.

21st June 2016