Tag Archives: Fine Gael

Fine Gael is reassessing its presidential election strategy following Mairead McGuinness’ unexpected exit from the race due to health concerns. Her decision has sent shockwaves through the party, prompting renewed speculation about who might step forward as a candidate. Potential Candidates Reconsider Their Positions MEP Seán Kelly, whose name has long been linked to the presidency, revealed he will “most …

Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly has confirmed he will not seek his party’s nomination for the Irish presidency, bringing clarity to speculation about his political future as the race to succeed President Michael D. Higgins begins to take shape. Kelly, who represents the Ireland South constituency in the European Parliament, had been considered a serious potential contender within Fine Gael. …

John Mullins, a leading figure in Ireland’s business and energy sectors, has passed away at the age of 57. His career spanned multiple decades and industries, marked by a deep commitment to innovation, sustainability, and public service. Most recently, Mr. Mullins served as Executive Chairman of Amarenco, a global renewable energy company that he co-founded with Alain Desvigne. The company …

Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty has urged the government to hold a referendum on Ireland’s neutrality following the Cabinet’s decision to abolish the Triple Lock mechanism. The government, led by Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris, argues that the removal of the Triple Lock is necessary to prevent countries like Russia from having veto power over Ireland’s participation in …

The latest Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks opinion poll indicates a rise in support for Sinn Féin, while Fine Gael has seen a decline. Fianna Fáil remains the most favored party in the country, holding steady at 24%. Sinn Féin has gained three percentage points since the previous poll, bringing its support to 22%, securing its position in second place. Fine Gael has …

The government is expected to push forward its plan to allow Michael Lowry’s Regional Independent group to operate as a “hybrid” technical group spanning both the government and opposition. The proposal is set to be presented at the Dáil reform committee meeting on Tuesday, despite strong opposition from rival parties. During a five-hour meeting on Friday, no resolution was reached …

The ongoing dispute over speaking rights in the Dáil remains unresolved, with Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane emphasizing that opposition members cannot compromise on the issue. His comments come as Government TDs prepare to push forward a proposal at Tuesday’s Dáil reform committee that would allow the Regional Independent technical group to function as a “hybrid” group with a presence …

The Dáil reform committee deliberates this afternoon in an attempt to reach some resolution to the continuing dispute over whether a group, such as the Regional Independents, can be aligned with both the Government and the opposition. Opposition parties have written in to say they will only accept a new technical group involving Michael Lowry if it is officially part …

Anticipation is growing within Leinster House as the Cabinet prepares to meet this afternoon, where the selection of new ministers of state will be officially announced. With speculation mounting, both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil members are closely watching to see who will secure key positions in the expanded junior ministerial lineup. Among Fine Gael representatives, Dublin South-West TD Colm …

The Programme for Government has been formally approved by the Cabinet following its meeting at Áras an Uachtaráin last night. During the meeting, the Taoiseach Micheál Martin spoke to the media about the key areas the government is concerned with: infrastructure, housing, climate action, public services, and the economy. He updated on the expected impact of Storm Éowyn and what …