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Fine Gael
The latest news, analysis and comment on Irish political party Fine Gael
Fine Gael significantly outspent Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin on elections last year
Sinn Féin the richest of the three big parties with unmatched reserve of €8.7m, accounts show
How many TDs and Senators live in rented homes?
A survey by The Irish Times suggests landlords outnumber renters by some distance among the politicians in Leinster House
How much do landlords in Ireland really earn? You might be surprised
We hear a lot about ‘accidental landlords’ making ‘pin money’. The data tells a very different story
A promising start for Jim O’Callaghan, not so for James Browne: How has the Cabinet performed in its first six months?
Jim O’Callaghan and Peter Burke have made promising starts, James Browne has a lot of catching up to do
Presidential election winner in line for increased election expenses refund of up to €250,000
Unsuccessful candidates whose vote reaches a quarter of the quota are also in line for same increased level of refunds
The Irish Times view on the Government VAT row: tensions ahead
The nature of this disagreement suggests tougher debates to come
Fine Gael says Mairead McGuinness ‘acted in full accordance’ with medical advice after being injured in crash
Presidential candidate flew to New Zealand and attended gala dinner after sustaining ‘severe injuries’
Fianna Fáil decision on presidential candidate a long time coming
Several potential contenders covet the nomination, but sources say with certainty that none have captured Micheál Martin’s imagination
Fine Gael irked by Niall Collins’s dismissal of blanket VAT cut for ‘price-gouging’ hospitality sector
Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke ‘unequivocally’ reaffirms commitment to reducing rate from 13.5 to 9 per cent
National Development Plan shows the Government is about to bet big on capital expenditure
Investment surge pledged by Coalition, especially in the areas of water, energy infrastructure and housing
Dracula author’s Dublin birthplace available for €400 a night on Airbnb
Plus Catherine Connolly’s limo life, national anthem lessons and a recession-busting ruse in waiting
Mairead McGuinness leads the field in a list of potential presidential election candidates, poll shows
Catherine Connolly next most popular in Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll, but many voters not engaged in Áras race
Who is Mairead McGuinness, the early front-runner in the presidential race?
Fine Gael hopeful is seen as a superb communicator and ‘parliament whisperer’, but her proximity to Ursula von der Leyen may not be an electoral asset
Warning labels on alcohol an idea from ‘different time’, Minister warned Cabinet colleague
Minister for Enterprise asked Minister for Health to pause plans for alcohol health warnings due to global economic uncertainty
Dublin city homeowners’ Local Property Tax bills to rise next year
Dublin city councillors abandon discounts, with homeowners facing increases of between €18 and €797
Does Sinn Féin need to change tack after slump in the polls?
Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan
Dublin property tax set to rise by up to one third, as councillors vote on hikes
Council set to abandon discount at same time as revaluation hits, with some homeowners facing rises worth hundreds
Voters grow bolder in backing stronger EU response to Trump tariffs but no sign of consensus
Poll shows Sinn Féin voters join Fianna Fáil and Fine Gaelers in circumspect response to Occupied Territories Bill
Seán Gallagher says he will not be entering presidential election race
Businessman, who finished second in 2011 campaign, had recently been seen speaking to Independent TDs in Leinster House
Irish Times poll: Steady support for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael as Sinn Féin slumps
Public has little sense the Government is getting to grips with problems
Just 14% of voters feel Government successfully tackling country’s problems
Analysis: Fine Gael support is close to a historic low and depends on older and middle-class voters
Irish Times poll: Support for Government parties holds steady as Sinn Féin slumps
Despite gathering economic worries and concern about multinational sector, Government parties show little movement in support since April
Ireland’s dissatisfied voters are moving, but not towards the left
Coalition’s chief rivals, Sinn Féin, slip back significantly and Independents make gains
Catherine Connolly launches presidential bid saying she wants to ‘empower people to find their own voices’
Galway West TD defended her record, including a trip she took to Syria during dictator Bashar al-Assad’s time in power
Thirteen Leinster House broadcast workers will have to sign on for dole next week
Dáil Public Accounts Committee to review contract for television and audio coverage of Oireachtas proceedings
Race for presidency gathers pace with two candidates confirmed while Declan Ganley said to be seeking support
Aontú eyes coalition of TDs and Senators to nominate presidential candidate
Health labelling on alcoholic drinks set to be deferred until 2029
Decision on long-planned move, which was due to come into force in 2026, will be made next week
Driving in bus lanes: Fines issued to Dublin motorists rise by 34%
Gardaí handed out more than 6,000 fines to motorists for unlawful use of bus lanes last year
Driving test confusion: ‘Multiple candidates’ miss appointments due to mix-up over two centres
Road Safety Authority changes Google Maps entry to help learners arriving for tests at one of Mulhuddart’s two bases
State’s ‘shameful’ treatment of thalidomide survivors criticised
Fine Gael TD says Government ‘dragging its heels’ on the issue
Who is Catherine Connolly? The outspoken left-wing campaigner running for president
A critic of ‘warmongering’ and a Gaeilgeoir, Independent TD was not in the mix during Coalition talks
Ivan Yates swaps ranting for raving, showing unexpected knowledge of nightclubs
Radio: Newstalk’s opinionated guest presenter bemoans young people’s abstemiousness
Fine Gael’s Seán Kelly rules himself out of presidential election race
Mairead McGuinness now the only widely tipped candidate to seek Áras election
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