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18 April 2024


Statement from Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD

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18 April 2024


‘Sinn Féin’s nonsensical economic policy will hike taxes and cost us jobs’ - Barry Cowen

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18 April 2024


Malcolm Byrne calls for specific offences for assaulting or threatening retail workers

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18 April 2024


Blaney calls on Independent MEP candidates to spell out their positions on nitrates derogation

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16 April 2024


McConalogue commits monetary support for tillage at Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis

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13 April 2024


Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD address at Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis April 13 2024

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13 April 2024


Barry Andrews MEP Address to Fianna Fáil's 82ú Ard Fheis

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13 April 2024


Speech by Charlie McConalogue TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine at the 82ú Ard Fheis

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13 April 2024


Speech by the Minister for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne TD at the 82ú Ard Fheis

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13 April 2024


Speech by Minister for Education Norma Foley TD at the 82ú Ard Fheis

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13 April 2024


Speech by Anne Rabbitte TD, Minister of State for Disability at the 82ú Ard Fheis

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13 April 2024


Speech by Darragh O'Brien TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage at the 82ú Ard Fheis

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13 April 2024


Speech by Michael McGrath TD, Minister for Finance at the 82ú Ard Fheis

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13 April 2024


Speech by Stephen Donnelly TD, Minister for Health at the 82ú Ard Fheis

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12 April 2024


Opening address by An Tánaiste and Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin at the 82ú Ard Fheis

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10 April 2024


Higher Education Minister must address funding crisis as a priority – Byrne

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10 April 2024


‘Energy Supply Crisis Looming if An Bord Pleanála do not fast-track Renewable Projects’ - Barry Cowen

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04 April 2024


Senator Lisa Chambers calls for Ireland to secure the European Energy Commissioner post

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04 April 2024


Farmers need emergency supports rather than unnecessary hassle amid worsening weather - Barry Cowen

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29 March 2024


Byrne: Membership of European Patent System will Make Life Easier for Irish Inventors

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26 March 2024


We must allow cancer patients to defer maternity leave - O'Callaghan

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07 March 2024


Smith: Tánaiste's support for inquest into Sean Brown killing heartening

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07 March 2024


Deimhnithe ag Fianna Fáil go bhfuil Cynthia Ní Mhurchú curtha leis an ticéad do Thoghcheantar Éire Theas i dToghcháin Pharlaimint na hEorpa

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07 March 2024


Fianna Fáil confirms addition of Cynthia Ní Mhurchú to the ticket for the European Parliament Ireland South Constituency

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29 February 2024


Fianna Fáil National Constituencies Committee confirms the additions of Senators Niall Blaney & Lisa Chambers to the ticket for the European Midlands North West Constituency

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29 February 2024


O'Sullivan: SF voting against EU Nature Restoration Law proves it is not interested in climate

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20 February 2024


Lawless calls on Government to develop action plan on loneliness

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13 February 2024


Fianna Fáil launches its campaign for the upcoming referendums on Family and Care

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13 February 2024


O'Callaghan welcomes increase in Garda applicants following age limit adjustment

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13 February 2024


McAuliffe welcomes extension of child benefit for 18-year-olds in full-time education

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13 February 2024


Speech by Deputy Norma Foley at the launch of the Fianna Fáil “Vote Yes Yes”referendum campaign

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13 February 2024


Voting yes and yes will be an important statement reinforcing positive developments in Irish society

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06 February 2024


Tánaiste pays tribute to Deputy Seán Haughey on a remarkable career

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06 February 2024


Statement by Seán Haughey TD

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06 February 2024


Tánaiste Micheál Martin expresses condolences on the death of John Bruton

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06 February 2024


Barry Cowen TD selected as Fianna Fáil Midlands-North-West candidate for European elections

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29 January 2024


Billy Kelleher MEP selected as Fianna Fáil candidate for Ireland South for European elections

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25 January 2024


O’Sullivan: ‘CPR should be mandatory in secondary schools’

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24 January 2024


Unique Housing Needs of Older People Needs Continued Investment – Senator Fitzpatrick

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24 January 2024


Consumers should be cautious when using Buy Now, Pay Later services - Senator Catherine Ardagh

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23 January 2024


Barry Andrews selected as Dublin candidate for European elections

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23 January 2024


McAuliffe calls for urgent Dublin City Council investigation into dog poisoning in Johnstown Park, Finglas

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23 January 2024


Smaller retailers must be supported throughout implementation of Deposit Return Scheme - Senator Fiona O'Loughlin

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23 January 2024


Senator Byrne: 'Yes' vote in upcoming referendum critical given IP's role in our economy

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21 January 2024


Tánaiste and Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil Micheál Martin TD conveys his deep sorrow on the death of former Fianna Fáil Councillor, Senator, TD, and Minister Tom Hussey

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08 January 2024


Chairperson of Oireachtas Women's Caucus welcomes publication of Review of the Enforcement of Child Maintenance Orders

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08 January 2024


Senator Byrne: Direct exchequer funding needed for public service broadcasting

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03 January 2024


Tánaiste and Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil, Micheál Martin TD has said he is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Councillor Noreen McGarvey

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21 December 2023


Minister for Education announces trebling of budget for STEM grants for schools to €4.7 million

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21 December 2023


Minister for Health bans the sale of nicotine inhaling products to children with immediate effect

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20 December 2023


Unitary Patent Court Referendum must be held in tandem with 2024 Local and European Elections - Senator Malcolm Byrne

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15 December 2023


New funding for research equipment in higher education sector overdue – Senator Malcolm Byrne

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13 December 2023


Moynihan welcomes increase to Special Educational Needs Organiser posts across the country

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13 December 2023


Floating offshore wind has "Great potential" – Dooley

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12 December 2023


Government approves Committee Stage Amendments to the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022

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12 December 2023


We must examine how best to support the participation of persons with disabilities in the electoral process - Moynihan

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12 December 2023


CCPC must intervene in rendering services dispute - Dooley

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08 December 2023


Minister announces animal welfare charities to receive highest funding ever

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08 December 2023


Minister Byrne announces over €37 million in funding to Major Sports Projects

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07 December 2023


Minister McEntee should support Bill to establish a Domestic Violence Register - Senator Fiona O'Loughlin

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05 December 2023


GAAGO excluding rural and older fans - Senator Robbie Gallagher

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05 December 2023


Increasing Garda recruitment age welcome but fitness test must now be examined - O'Callaghan

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05 December 2023


Crowe calls for costly GAAGO service to be scrapped

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30 November 2023


Government departments and public bodies should not advertise on X in light of Elon Musk's comments on Dublin riots - Senator Malcolm Byrne

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29 November 2023


McAuliffe says phone companies must address surge in scam messages

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26 November 2023


Tánaiste Expresses Condolences on the Death of Former Senator and Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, Trás Honan

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23 November 2023


We must examine how the justice system punishes perpetrators  of  Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence  - Smyth

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22 November 2023


Dáil debate on Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report

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22 November 2023


PRSI changes will secure the pension age at 66 going forward - McAuliffe

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22 November 2023


AI and emerging technologies present enormous challenges and opportunities for all sectors of Irish society – Senator Malcolm Byrne

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22 November 2023


Fast-tracking of proposals for shingles vaccine must be considered – Crowe

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21 November 2023


Foster care the 'lynchpin' of care in Ireland - Byrne

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17 November 2023


Minister Foley issues Cineáltas Flag to all primary, post-primary and special schools during Anti-Bullying Week 2023

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14 November 2023


Byrne welcomes Government approval for Ireland to apply to CERN

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13 November 2023


Minister for Health encourages people to apply for GP Visit Cards as additional 215,000 people become eligible

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13 November 2023


€145m scheme to promote economic growth across all regions open for applications - Calleary

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10 November 2023


Minister for Health welcomes Dáil passing of legislation to ban vaping products being sold to under 18s

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10 November 2023


Minister Foley launches new plan to encourage parents to avoid buying smartphones for their children in primary schools

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05 November 2023


Charlie McConalogue TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine -  Fianna Fáil Ard Fhéis

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05 November 2023


Speech by Minister Jack Chambers TD at the annual Sean Moylan Fianna Fáil commemoration in Kiskeam, Co Cork

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04 November 2023


Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD closing address at Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis November 4th 2023

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04 November 2023


Speech by Education Minister Norma Foley TD to the education panel at the 81st Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis

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04 November 2023


Stephen Donnelly TD, Minister for Health Fianna Fáil Ard Fhéis

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04 November 2023


Darragh O’Brien TD,Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage - Fianna Fáil Ard Fhéis

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27 October 2023


O’Callaghan welcomes positive housing completions and strong housing budget

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19 October 2023


Ambition required to deliver 338 potential homes at Stanley and Dorset Street schemes – Fitzpatrick

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16 October 2023


Speech by An Tánaiste Micheál Martin at the Fianna Fáil Theobald Wolfe Tone Commemoration, Bodenstown

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11 October 2023


Tánaiste Micheál Martin's Budget 2024 Speech

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11 October 2023


"A fair and progressive budget" - Minister Michael McGrath's Budget 2024 Speech

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02 October 2023


'In Conversation' with Tánaiste Micheál Martin - Episode 3 with Seamus Coffey

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27 September 2023


Multi-agency response to drug shipment executed with “maximum skill” – Browne

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21 September 2023


First Home Scheme to be extended to self-builders who are building their first home

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21 September 2023


Minister Foley announces update to Senior Cycle Redevelopment

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21 September 2023


Minister McGrath asks that existing payment methods in relation to cash acceptance remain pending the completion of the NPS

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16 September 2023


Tánaiste and Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil Micheál Martin Expresses Condolences on the Death of Cllr Damien O’Reilly, Ratoath

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06 September 2023


Bus Éireann must revisit over 70s ban on school bus drivers – Crowe

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05 September 2023


Fianna Fáil Senator Issues Alert on Hack of Facebook Account

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01 September 2023


Minister for Health announces that free contraception is now available for 17-30-year-olds

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31 July 2023


New podcast hosted by Tánaiste Micheál Martin drops

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31 July 2023


Artificial Intelligence will be a major issue in next election – Senator Malcolm Byrne

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25 July 2023


Minister for Health announces full funding for assisted human reproduction treatment from September

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11 July 2023


Calleary welcomes funding for development of the strategic development zone at Ireland West Airport Knock

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11 July 2023


Tánaiste and Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil Micheál Martin TD conveys his deep sorrow on the passing of former Fianna Fáil TD Ben Briscoe

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06 July 2023


Tánaiste and Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil Micheál Martin TD conveys his deep sorrow on the passing of former Fianna Fáil Minister and TD Brendan Daly

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04 July 2023


McAuliffe calls for child benefit to be extended to those up to the age of 19 in full time education

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04 July 2023


Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly announces details of the commencement of the provision of GP Visit Cards to over 500,000 more people.

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04 July 2023


One six seat constituency planned for University Senators under Malcolm Byrne Bill

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27 June 2023


McAuliffe calls for increase in Household Benefits Package

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22 June 2023


Moynihan welcomes additional reliefs for wheelchair accessible vehicles

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22 June 2023


Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party Statement on Pat Carey

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21 June 2023


Fianna Fáil launch anti-social behaviour public survey

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15 June 2023


Knife crime legislation must be enacted without delay to help protect communities - O'Callaghan

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14 June 2023


Fianna Fáil Disability Network policy document highlights that disability cannot and should not be siloed into one Department

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12 June 2023


Deputy John Lahart appointed Fianna Fáil spokesperson on social enterprise

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12 June 2023


Dublin needs to clean up its act - McAuliffe

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08 June 2023


Dubliners to vote on directly elected mayor next year - McAuliffe

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08 June 2023


New code to ensure cancer survivors are not denied access to financial products due to their medical history - Ardagh

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06 June 2023


Chambers calls on Mayo schools & parents to introduce a mobile phone ban to safeguard youth mental health

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06 June 2023


Legislation banning conversion therapy must be expedited – Fianna Fáil Senators

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23 May 2023


An Tánaiste, Micheál Martin, Uachtaráin Fhianna Fáil - Centenary Commemoration of Patrick Hillery

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16 May 2023


Devlin calls on NTA to improve 'clunky' travel app

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09 May 2023


Removal of Development Levies will support thousands of homes across Rural Ireland

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09 May 2023


Senator Lisa Chambers Applauds Launch of 'Little Baby Bundle' Scheme

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09 May 2023


Delays in introducing contactless payment on Dublin Bus baffling - Devlin

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25 April 2023


Announcement of Additional Housing Initiatives - Housing for All

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19 April 2023


Ó Cuív proposes new rules for unclaimed safe deposit boxes and ones of historical importance

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18 April 2023


Deputy Paul McAuliffe appointed Fianna Fáil spokesperson on social protection

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16 April 2023


An Tánaiste, Micheál Martin - Arbour Hill, Sunday 16th April 2023

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07 April 2023


Tánaiste Micheál Martin - Fianna Fáil Commemoration of the Peace Process and the Good Friday Agreement

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30 March 2023


Dail Statement of Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD

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29 March 2023


Tánaiste Micheál Martin - Confidence Motion Speech

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23 March 2023


Minister Chambers visits Port of Cork and Cork Airport among engagements in County Cork

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22 March 2023


Minister McConalogue announces opening of €265m suckler and beef support schemes

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22 March 2023


Minister Foley announces details of a new scheme to eliminate the cost of schoolbooks in primary schools and special

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12 March 2023


An Tánaiste, Micheál Martin TD - Centenary Commemoration of the Executions of James Parle, John Creane and Patrick Hogan

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08 March 2023


Remove the upper age limit of 35 for new garda applicants - O'Callaghan

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08 March 2023


Women affected by Marriage Bar should have their pension entitlements fulfilled - Senator Timmy Dooley

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06 March 2023


Ireland risks failing to capitalise on its wind-energy potential unless changes made in Govt strategy - MEP Kelleher

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05 March 2023


Commemoration of Ballyseedy Massacre - An Tánaiste, Micheál Martin TD

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28 February 2023


McAuliffe welcomes the speedy appointment of Paul Reid as Chair of the Citizens Assembly on Drugs

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24 February 2023


O'Sullivan welcomes "long overdue" publication of Mazars report on HSE's drugs reimbursement process

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24 February 2023


Extension of regional film tax incentives would help Ireland become "global powerhouse" in film production - O'Sullivan

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24 February 2023


Address by Tánaiste, Micheál Martin TD, on Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine

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16 February 2023


Fianna Fáil Senators call for TBESS to be improved to support more Irish Businesses

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15 February 2023


Cost of living increases for Sporting Organisations in €26m Core Grant Investment package for 2023

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15 February 2023


Over €42.5m for Regional and Local Roads in Galway  - Ó'Cuív

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15 February 2023


Resignations of female world leaders raise questions about how women are treated in politics - Senator Lisa Chambers

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07 February 2023


More homebuyers now eligible for Local Authority Home Loan

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06 February 2023


Tánaiste Micheál Martin on passing of Niamh Bhreathnach

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02 February 2023


Asking taxi drivers to reapply for already approved grant a waste of resources - McAuliffe

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02 February 2023


UK Government continuing reckless approach with legacy bill - Senator Niall Blaney

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30 January 2023


Minister O’Brien launches new Vacant Homes Action Plan and details of new €150 million URDF vacancy fund

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26 January 2023


O’Sullivan seeks affordable access to "vital" pregnancy medication

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26 January 2023


€3,917,659 in energy supports have eased pressure on 2,869 Dublin businesses

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26 January 2023


O’Brien welcomes figures showing highest annual housing supply in over a decade

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25 January 2023


Undervalued and Underrepresented: Local Government in Ireland compared with Other Democracies

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25 January 2023


Ireland Has Lowest Number of Politicians per Capita of Democracies - Senator Malcolm Byrne

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20 January 2023


Murnane O'Connor welcomes Cabinet approval for new Bill criminalising the grooming of children into crime

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20 January 2023


Government approves establishment of defects scheme for apartments and duplexes

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20 January 2023


Minister for Health approves 10th condition for the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme

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18 January 2023


West of Ireland must not be discriminated against in High-Level Offshore Wind Phase 2 Policy Statement - Senator Lisa Chambers

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17 January 2023


Fitness a growing factor affecting Garda recruitment efforts - O'Callaghan

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17 January 2023


Tánaiste Expresses Condolences on the Death of Councillor Seán Smith, Bawnboy, Co. Cavan

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16 January 2023


Tánaiste Expresses Condolences on the Death of Councillor Seán Smith, Bawnboy, Co. Cavan

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13 January 2023


Minister McConalogue meets fishing industry to discuss EU/Norway negotiations and implementation of Sea Fisheries Taskforce proposal for voluntary decommissioning scheme

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13 January 2023


Cormac Devlin TD appointed Deputy Government Whip and Fianna Fáil Chief Whip

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13 January 2023


Legislation Banning Protests Outside Homes Could Apply to Direct Provision Centres - Senator Malcolm Byrne

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10 January 2023


Europe’s Values Must Be the Foundation for its Strategic Autonomy

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17 December 2022


Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD Announcement of Resignation from Office

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16 December 2022


Green light for Cancer Centre for Galway

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15 December 2022


We must make progress on regularising the status of the undocumented Irish in the US - Smith

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15 December 2022


Murnane O'Connor welcomes over  €1m to combat dereliction and breathe new life into rural towns and villages in Carlow

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13 December 2022


Minister Calleary welcomes the enactment of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board 2022

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13 December 2022


Government Approves Policy Proposals on International Surrogacy and Recognition of Past Surrogacy Arrangements

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13 December 2022


Minister for Health Announces €9 million in Additional Supports for Student Nurses and Midwives

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13 December 2022


Minister McConalogue confirms payments of 2022 Beef Data & Genomics Programme

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13 December 2022


Address by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, T.D.,  at the Centenary Commemoration of the founding of Seanad Éireann  Leinster House

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13 December 2022


Minister McConalogue announced record animal welfare charities funding

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13 December 2022


€582,395 for the upgrade and development of community centres across Louth - McGreehan

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13 December 2022


Minister for Health announces commencement of the Laura Brennan HPV Vaccination Catch-Up Programme

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13 December 2022


McConalogue announces increased Brexit Investment in Public Marine Infrastructure - total now €55.3m

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13 December 2022


Taoiseach announces over €50m in new funding for Shared Island programmes

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13 December 2022


Minister Foley announces payment of the additional funding of €100m once-off cost of living measures to support increased school running costs and the school transport scheme

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13 December 2022


Minister Donnelly to publish the Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill

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13 December 2022


Minister McConalogue welcomes Cabinet approval for the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022

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13 December 2022


Referendum paramount to protecting Ireland's biodiversity for years to come - O'Sullivan

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13 December 2022


Fianna Fáil Disability Network shortlisted for diversity and inclusion award

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13 December 2022


Energy support scheme will ease the pressure on Irish businesses - Calleary

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13 December 2022


Major expansion of Cork ETB and MTU hailed as significant milestone by Taoiseach Micheál Martin

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13 December 2022


Government agrees to further regulation of e-cigarettes

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13 December 2022


Meeting of the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron

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13 December 2022


Fianna Fáil Disability Network shortlisted for diversity and inclusion award - Moynihan

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13 December 2022


Minister McConalogue announces launch of new Sheep Improvement Scheme and opening of online application facility

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13 December 2022


Mandatory Sentences are imperative to protect the emergency services - Senator Robbie Gallagher

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24 November 2022


Brendan Smith: British Govt move to abandon Stormont House Agreement ‘utterly deplorable’

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22 November 2022


MEP Kelleher hails 70th anniversary of European Parliament’s foundation

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18 November 2022


Moynihan welcomes change to fuel allowance income eligibility criteria for over 70s

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18 November 2022


Smyth welcomes €562,381 to support local parish halls and community centres in Cavan-Monaghan with energy bills

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18 November 2022


High visibility policing must be prioritised - O'Callaghan

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18 November 2022


Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant expanded to cities and remote rural areas

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