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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

29 November 2023

McAuliffe says phone companies must address surge in scam messages

26 November 2023

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

23 November 2023

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

22 November 2023

Dáil debate on Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report

22 November 2023

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

22 November 2023

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

22 November 2023

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

21 November 2023

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

17 November 2023

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

14 November 2023

Byrne welcomes Government approval for Ireland to apply to CERN

13 November 2023

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

13 November 2023

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

10 November 2023

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

10 November 2023

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

05 November 2023

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

05 November 2023

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

04 November 2023

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

04 November 2023

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

04 November 2023

Stephen Donnelly TD, Minister for Health Fianna Fáil Ard Fhéis

04 November 2023

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

27 October 2023

O’Callaghan welcomes positive housing completions and strong housing budget

19 October 2023

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

16 October 2023

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

11 October 2023

Tánaiste Micheál Martin's Budget 2024 Speech

11 October 2023

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

02 October 2023

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

27 September 2023

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

21 September 2023

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

21 September 2023

Minister Foley announces update to Senior Cycle Redevelopment

21 September 2023

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

16 September 2023

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

06 September 2023

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

05 September 2023

Fianna Fáil Senator Issues Alert on Hack of Facebook Account

01 September 2023

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

31 July 2023

New podcast hosted by Tánaiste Micheál Martin drops

31 July 2023

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

25 July 2023

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

11 July 2023

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

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

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

04 July 2023

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

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.

04 July 2023

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

27 June 2023

McAuliffe calls for increase in Household Benefits Package

22 June 2023

Moynihan welcomes additional reliefs for wheelchair accessible vehicles

22 June 2023

Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party Statement on Pat Carey

21 June 2023

Fianna Fáil launch anti-social behaviour public survey

15 June 2023

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

14 June 2023

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

12 June 2023

Deputy John Lahart appointed Fianna Fáil spokesperson on social enterprise

12 June 2023

Dublin needs to clean up its act - McAuliffe

08 June 2023

Dubliners to vote on directly elected mayor next year - McAuliffe

08 June 2023

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

06 June 2023

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

06 June 2023

Legislation banning conversion therapy must be expedited – Fianna Fáil Senators

23 May 2023

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

16 May 2023

Devlin calls on NTA to improve 'clunky' travel app

09 May 2023

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

09 May 2023

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

09 May 2023

Delays in introducing contactless payment on Dublin Bus baffling - Devlin

25 April 2023

Announcement of Additional Housing Initiatives - Housing for All

19 April 2023

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

18 April 2023

Deputy Paul McAuliffe appointed Fianna Fáil spokesperson on social protection

16 April 2023

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

07 April 2023

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

30 March 2023

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

29 March 2023

Tánaiste Micheál Martin - Confidence Motion Speech

23 March 2023

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

22 March 2023

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

22 March 2023

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

12 March 2023

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

08 March 2023

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

08 March 2023

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

06 March 2023

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

05 March 2023

Commemoration of Ballyseedy Massacre - An Tánaiste, Micheál Martin TD

28 February 2023

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

24 February 2023

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

24 February 2023

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

24 February 2023

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

16 February 2023

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

15 February 2023

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

15 February 2023

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

15 February 2023

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

07 February 2023

More homebuyers now eligible for Local Authority Home Loan

06 February 2023

Tánaiste Micheál Martin on passing of Niamh Bhreathnach

02 February 2023

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

02 February 2023

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

30 January 2023

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

26 January 2023

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

26 January 2023

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

26 January 2023

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

25 January 2023

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

25 January 2023

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

20 January 2023

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

20 January 2023

Government approves establishment of defects scheme for apartments and duplexes

20 January 2023

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

18 January 2023

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

17 January 2023

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

17 January 2023

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

16 January 2023

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

13 January 2023

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

13 January 2023

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

13 January 2023

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

10 January 2023

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

17 December 2022

Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD Announcement of Resignation from Office

16 December 2022

Green light for Cancer Centre for Galway

15 December 2022

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

15 December 2022

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

13 December 2022

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

13 December 2022

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

13 December 2022

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

13 December 2022

Minister McConalogue confirms payments of 2022 Beef Data & Genomics Programme

13 December 2022

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

13 December 2022

Minister McConalogue announced record animal welfare charities funding

13 December 2022

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

13 December 2022

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

13 December 2022

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

13 December 2022

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

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

13 December 2022

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

13 December 2022

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

13 December 2022

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

13 December 2022

Fianna Fáil Disability Network shortlisted for diversity and inclusion award

13 December 2022

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

13 December 2022

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

13 December 2022

Government agrees to further regulation of e-cigarettes

13 December 2022

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

13 December 2022

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

13 December 2022

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

13 December 2022

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

24 November 2022

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

22 November 2022

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

18 November 2022

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

18 November 2022

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

18 November 2022

High visibility policing must be prioritised - O'Callaghan

18 November 2022

Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant expanded to cities and remote rural areas

18 November 2022

Government approves Publication of the Gambling Regulation Bill

18 November 2022

Ireland joining CERN will be a major boost to Irish Science - Senator Malcolm Byrne

08 November 2022

National Statement by the Taoiseach, COP27, Sharm el-Sheikh

02 November 2022

Minister Collins confirms €50k funding for Men's Sheds across Limerick

02 November 2022

Minister McConalogue launches 2023 Fodder Support Scheme

02 November 2022

Winter Initiative 2022 Launched With Over 700 Events and Activities To Help Keep People Active and Fit Over The Winter Months

02 November 2022

Minister McConalogue to introduce a Confinement Order for poultry and captive birds as a Precautionary Measure Against Avian Influenza

02 November 2022

Patient Advocacy Service – New Contract & expansion of service

29 October 2022

Taoiseach and Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil Micheál Martin TD expresses his deep condolences on the passing of former Fianna Fáil TD Donal Moynihan

28 October 2022

New EU agreement sets new zero car emissions target by 2035

28 October 2022

Senator Pat Casey welcomes largest Sponsorship deal for Wicklow GAA in its history

27 October 2022

Speech by the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, T.D. Women and Agriculture Conference

27 October 2022

Minister Chambers: €6.1m Boost for Sport and Physical Activity Measures

27 October 2022

Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes new legislation to combat hate crime and hate speech

27 October 2022

Cowen welcomes €6.3 million available to support rural communities and enterprises across Offaly

27 October 2022

Calleary urges Mayo Costal communities and businesses to consider funding opportunities via the Brexit Blue Economy Enterprise Development Scheme

24 October 2022

An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, Cáirde Fáil Dinner, Dublin, Saturday 22nd October 2022

21 October 2022

Senator Fiona O’Loughlin renews calls for a Domestic Violence Register

21 October 2022

Minister Foley welcomes first cross-border Industry Insights for Teachers seminar promoting teacher engagement with Industry

21 October 2022

Minister Donnelly welcomes publication of the 2021 Annual Report of Tobacco Free Ireland Action Plan

21 October 2022

Brendan Smith raises plight of border businesses with Taoiseach as energy prices increase