News & Statements
List of workers eligible for tax reliefs must be reviewed to include other professionals – Ahearn
The disparity in flat rate expenses and how tax relief can be claimed by certain workers must be rectified to make it equitable, according to Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn.
Employment reaches record levels – Ahearn
A record 2.61 million people are now in employment, with 100,000 new jobs created in the last 12 months, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Decision to cease exports of Jameson to Russia is a positive development – Ahearn
The decision by Pernod Ricard to cease exports to Russia is a positive development and secures Ireland’s reputation as a world class drinks distiller, according to Garret Ahearn.
Jameson bottled 5 months ago in Dublin sold openly in Russia – Ahearn
Jameson whiskey bottled in Dublin last December is on open sale in Moscow, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Pressure on to withdraw Jameson from Russian market – Ahearn
Comments made by the Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland should focus corporate minds on the controversy surrounding the export of top Irish whiskey Jameson to Russia, a Fine Gael Senator said.
Staged Payments for Croí Cónaithe Fund Scheme would be game changer for prospective homeowners – Ahearn
The introduction of a staged payment to the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund Scheme could be transformative for prospective homeowners, a Fine Gael Senator has said
Stop sending Jameson to Putin’s Russia – Ahearn
French drinks giant Pernod Ricard must immediately reverse their decision to restart exporting Jameson whiskey to Russia given the barbaric war the country is waging on Ukraine, Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn has said.
Budget 2023 is backing businesses by helping them pay energy bills this winter
Fine Gael is backing businesses and jobs in Budget 2023 with a range of measures that will help companies pay their energy bills this winter, said two Fine Gael Senators.
Farmers would be neglected and vulnerable under a Sinn Féin government – Ahearn
Farmers across Ireland would be in a vulnerable position under a Sinn Féin government, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Large cohort of workers could be entitled to a tax refund – Ahearn
Many taxpayers working in different areas are not aware of flat-rate expenses they are entitled to, a Fine Gael Senator has said.