10 h. ago Ardrahan farmer selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A farmer and agricultural contractor from Ardrahan has been selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council. Lawrence, or Laurie Harney, received the unanimous backing of local Fine Gael members at an uncontested convention last night. Mr. Harney is also a former chair of the Fine […] The post Ardrahan farmer selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

11 h. ago Fears the problem of illegal dumping in Ballinasloe is getting worse

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There are fears the problem of illegal dumping in Ballinasloe is getting worse Illegal dumping particularly on rural roads has been an ongoing issue for over a decade with items such as sofas, beds and hard plastics being dumped Fine Gael Councillor Peter Keaveney believes increasing fines […] The post Fears the problem of illegal dumping in Ballinasloe is getting worse appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

34 h. ago 'A true son of Cork': Businessman and Fine Gael politician John Mullins dies

John Mullins, who also previously served as chief executive at Bord Gáis, passed away overnight following a short illness.

Politics

35 h. ago Cork businessman and former Bord Gáis chief executive John Mullins dies

Mr Mullins also served as Chairman of the Port of Cork Company from 2013 to 2021 and was a director of the Tyndall Institute, Supervalu Pairc Uí Chaoimh and Wisetek Solutions Limited.

Events

35 h. ago John Mullins, businessman and former Bord Gáis chief executive, dies

Corkman failed to win seat for fine Gael in European elections

Events

67 h. ago Taoiseach’s stark warning to Cabinet as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael row over Airbnb rules

Taoiseach’s stark warning to Cabinet as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael row over Airbnb rules  The Irish Independent

Events

7 d. ago Government formally revokes plan to grant an extra two days' sick leave this year

The announcement has been slammed by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions as “appalling”.

Politics

8 d. ago No wonder graduates turn away from Ireland and towards Terminal 2

Students now face an effective fee increase of €1,000 per annum, a backtrack on Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris’s election promise

Events

1 week ago Fine Gael councillor gets ‘significant sanction’ for comment on ‘the Jews’

Punam Rane suspended from party rights and privileges for 18 months, Simon Harris confirms

Politics

1 week ago Fine Gael MEPs vote against stopping the sale of weapons to Israel – Lynn Boylan MEP

Fine Gael MEPs vote against stopping the sale of weapons to Israel – Lynn Boylan MEP  vote.sinnfein.ie

Politics

1 week ago CAP budget must be prioritised during Ireland’s EU Presidency – Murphy

CAP budget must be prioritised during Ireland’s EU Presidency – Murphy  Fine Gael

Politics

1 week ago Fine Gael suspends Dublin councillor after she said US economy was 'ruled by the Jews'

Fine Gael suspends Dublin councillor after she said US economy was 'ruled by the Jews'  Dublin Live

Economics

1 week ago 'Won't happen overnight': Foley says introducing €200 monthly childcare will be 'long journey'

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael both committed in last year’s election to reduce the monthly cost of childcare to €200 per child.

Politics

1 week ago Fine Gael suspends councillor from party for 18 months for saying US economy ‘ruled by the Jews’

The comments were made during a Dublin City Council meeting over five months ago.

Economics

1 week ago Opposition behaved in juvenile and despicable manner, Michael Lowry says

Mr Lowry is a former Fine Gael minister.

Politics

2 w. ago Local clubs meet with Sports Minister over lack of funding for facilities across city

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A range of local sports club have met with the Minister for Sport over an alleged lack of funding for facilities across the city. The meeting, organised by Galway based Fine Gael Senator Sean Kyne, was attended by a range of groups – including Connacht Rugby, Connacht […] The post Local clubs meet with Sports Minister over lack of funding for facilities across city appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 w. ago Local TD tells Dáil rural communities 'stuck in time' over lack of wastewater infrastructure

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway East TD Pete Roche has told the Dáil that many Galway rural communities are ‘stuck in time’ due to the lack of wastewater infrastructure. The Fine Gael Deputy says investment is needed as it is totally hampering growth and development in rural towns and villages. He […] The post Local TD tells Dáil rural communities 'stuck in time' over lack of wastewater infrastructure appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 w. ago Workers must be protected to revitalise Dublin City – Geoghegan

Workers must be protected to revitalise Dublin City – Geoghegan  Fine Gael

Politics

2 w. ago Red C Poll: Fine Gael slumps to lowest level of support with party five points behind Fianna Fáil

Red C Poll: Fine Gael slumps to lowest level of support with party five points behind Fianna Fáil  Business Post

Politics

2 w. ago Leo Varadkar confirms he will feature in RTÉ travel show and rules out presidential bid

Former Fine Gael leader also confirms he begins advisory role with US-based PR firm Penta on April 10th, a year and two days after he stepped down as taoiseach

Politics