5 h. ago Fine Gael politician sought to move speed vans while asking superintendent to cancel speeding fine

It emerged during the trial of four serving gardaí and a former superintendent in Limerick Circuit Criminal Court today.

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6 h. ago Fine Gael Councillor asked Superintendent to 'sort' speeding ticket for him, gardaí trial told

The court heard that Liam Galvin sent Supt Eamon O’Neill an image of a fixed charge penalty notice relating to him being detected allegedly speeding at 142km/h in a 120km/h zone in 2017.

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7 h. ago Fine Gael councillor asked garda superintendent to ‘sort’ speeding ticket, court hears

Text messages exchanged between Cllr Liam Galvin and now retired Eamon O’Neill heard in evidence at trial

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3 d. ago Sinn Féin remains most popular party as support for Fine Gael slumps to 10

Fine Gael is at its lowest level of support since 2016.

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2 w. ago What next for Fine Gael and the Coalition after Paschal Donohoe?

Senior party figures lament former minister’s departure but back Simon Harris as natural fit for role

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2 w. ago Shane Ross: Paschal Donohoe is off to pastures new – Fine Gael is now a party led by donkeys

Shane Ross: Paschal Donohoe is off to pastures new – Fine Gael is now a party led by donkeys  The Irish Independent

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2 w. ago Fine Gael’s ‘new generation’ who quit: ‘Many TDs don’t see it as a career any more’

The party’s brightest stars of the 2000s walked away from politics by the age of 51

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2 w. ago Miriam Lord’s week: Hardly a dry seat in the house as Paschal Donohoe makes his exit

Outgoing minister for finance effusive in his praise for party leader and ministerial successor Simon Harris at Fine Gael gathering

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2 w. ago 'Unacceptable’: Flights to Prague increase by up to 159% after World Cup play

Fine Gael Senator Mark Duffy called on regulators to examine whether such sudden fare increases are ‘consistent with consumer protection laws’.

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3 w. ago Ivan Yates says he did not 'contribute to public distrust' in media

Mr Yates, a former Fine Gael minister and ex-broadcaster, provided about four hours of media training to Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Jim Gavin.

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3 w. ago Fine Gael ministers are getting used to their new briefs this morning

Newly-appointed foreign affairs and education ministers Helen McEntee and Hildegarde Naughton will be aiming to hit the ground running today.

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3 w. ago TDs express shock at Paschal Donohoe’s departure; Simon Harris to become Minister for Finance as part of reshuffle

Fine Gael TD set to take one of the most senior jobs at World Bank

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3 w. ago Gardaí have power to cancel penalty points, trial of four gardaí and retired superintendent hears

The five accused have pleaded not guilty before Limerick Circuit Criminal Court to a total of 39 offences of “engaging in conduct tending and intending to pervert the course of justice contrary to common law”.

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3 w. ago Live: TDs express shock at Paschal Donohoe’s departure; Simon Harris to become Minister for Finance as part of reshuffle

Fine Gael TD set to take one of the most senior jobs at World Bank

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3 w. ago LIVE: Harris announced as new Finance Minister as Donohoe quits Dáil for World Bank role

The Fine Gael TD’s departure will trigger a by-election in the Dublin Central constituency.

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3 w. ago Harris announced as new Finance Minister as Donohoe quits Dáil for World Bank role

The Fine Gael TD’s departure will trigger a by-election in the Dublin Central constituency.

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3 w. ago LIVE: Simon Harris announced as new Finance Minister as Donohoe quits Dáil for senior role at World Bank

The Fine Gael TD’s departure will trigger a by-election in the Dublin Central constituency.

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3 w. ago Live: Simon Harris to become new Minister for Finance as part of wider Cabinet reshuffle following Donohoe departure

Fine Gael TD set to take one of the most senior jobs at World Bank

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3 w. ago LIVE: Simon Harris nominated as new Finance Minister as Donohoe quits Dáil for senior role at World Bank

The Fine Gael TD’s departure will trigger a by-election in the Dublin Central constituency.

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3 w. ago Live: Paschal Donohoe will start new job at World Bank on Monday, as Cabinet reshuffle confirmed for today

Fine Gael TD set to take one of the most senior jobs at World Bank

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