News & Statements
Insurance reform will bring a fairer future for businesses – Clendennen
The Action Plan for Insurance Reform 2025–2029 is a significant step forward in delivering a fairer and more competitive insurance landscape for individuals, businesses and community groups, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Global economic instability highlights urgency of 9% VAT rate – Clendennen
The introduction of a 9% VAT rate for businesses must happen in the upcoming October Budget to offset the risks posed by global economic instability, according to a Fine Gael Deputy.
Timeline of alcohol labelling must be reconsidered in light of trade pressures – Clendennen
A Fine Gael TD has today called for the deferral of certain alcohol labelling provisions in light of increased trade tensions.
Common sense approach should continue to apply to responsible sale of zero alcohol products – Clendennen
Ambiguity around the sale of non-alcoholic products can be avoided through responsible retail practices, a Fine Gael TD has said.
9% VAT rate must be a priority for Budget 2026 – Clendennen
Businesses need a 9% VAT rate to thrive and continue to grow in a more challenging economic environment, a Fine Gael Deputy has said.
CETA ratification will present golden trade opportunity for Ireland to offset U.S. tariffs – Clendennen
The ratification of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will be important to Ireland’s response to new U.S. tariffs on the European Union, a Fine Gael TD has said.
9pc VAT rate for food and catering services will happen in next Budget – Clendennen
Fine Gael’s full commitment to the nine per cent VAT rate for food and catering sectors was spelled out loud and clear in the Dáil today and will happen in the next Budget, a party TD has said.