Colm Brophy TD - Dublin South West

Colm Brophy, TD

Colm Brophy is the Fine Gael spokesperson for Social Enterprise. He served as Minister of State with responsibility for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora from July 2nd, 2020 to December 21st, 2022. He is a Fine Gael TD representing Dublin South-West. Colm has a long history serving the people of our community and is honoured to have been elected to represent Dublin South West in the 32nd Dáil.

Colm is Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs. Prior to his election to Dáil Éireann, Colm served on South Dublin County Council from 2008-2016.

News & Statements

Sinn Féin side with the mob to create instability – Brophy

Sinn Féin have taken the side of the violent mob and rioters who wreaked havoc in our capital last week by seeking to create more instability, a Fine Gael TD has said.

2nd December 2023

Sinn Féin stoop to new low in exploiting unidentified man in Dáil to score cheap political shot- Brophy

Sinn Féin have stooped to a new low in exploiting a vulnerable man in the Dáil to score a cheap political shot in response to last week’s violence in Dublin, a Fine Gael TD has said.

29th November 2023

Diplomatic channels only route to ensure safe release of hostages – Brophy

Continued diplomatic relations are of paramount importance right now as the Israeli-Hamas conflict continues to escalate, a Fine Gael TD has said.

6th November 2023

DAA must allow second driver of taxis to pick up passengers – Brophy

The DAA must change its policy to allow second drivers of taxis to pick up passengers at the airport campus, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Brophy.

2nd July 2023

Assurances on Dublin Airport drone defences needed ahead of busy season - Brophy

Assurances are required from Transport Minister Eamon Ryan and the Dublin Airport Authority that anti-drone technology will be deployed ahead of the busy Summer tourist season, a Fine Gael TD has said.

19th May 2023

Extend NCT first test for new cars from 4 years to 6 years - Brophy

Extending the requirement for new cars to complete the National Car Test (NCT) by an additional two years would enable the NCT Service to concentrate on sorting out the current backlogs facing motorists, a Fine Gael TD has stated.

8th April 2023

Dublin Airport should be liable for airline costs due to drone disruption – Brophy

Dublin Airport should be made liable for costs to an airline if management does not ensure there is a drone free area around the airport, a Fine Gael TD has said.

7th February 2023

Sinn Féin’s links to Ortega are sinister & should concern all who value democracy and human rights

Sinn Féin’s close relationship with the political party led by Daniel Ortega, the Nicaraguan President, should strike fear in all right-minded citizens who assume the provision of human rights and democracy will always be cornerstones of Irish public life, Fine Gael Minister Colm Brophy has said.

27th November 2022

Minister Brophy urges urgent collective action to avert humanitarian catastrophe in the Horn of Africa

Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., today called for urgent international action to avert a humanitarian catastrophe in the Horn of Africa, where up to 30 million people are facing acute hunger following four consecutive failed rainy seasons.

14th June 2022

Minister Brophy announces dedicated Ukraine crisis civil society fund

The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., has launched a call for proposals for Irish-based international NGOs to avail of Irish Aid funding, as part of Ireland’s overall €20 million package to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.

25th March 2022

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Contact Details

Address:

Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin 2

Phone:

016183196

Email:

Colm.Brophy@oireachtas.ie