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A poster of Heather Humphreys at her campagin launch

Humphreys takes message of unity to campaign trail

There was fervent support for Heather Humphreys at her campaign launch in Monaghan town yesterday, an event which was packed to the rafters, writes Paul Cunningham.

Presidential Election • 15 Sep

Tánaiste Simon Harris told the Fine Gael parliamentary party that Ireland must proceed with caution (file image)

Harris: Ireland must stay composed ahead of US tariffs

Tánaiste Simon Harris told the Fine Gael parliamentary party tonight that the country needs to stay "composed and proceed with caution" ahead of looming US tariffs next month.

Politics • 19 Mar

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris said he believes the plan will help to bring solidity to the country

FG holds first regional meeting over Programme for Govt

Fine Gael has held the first of five regional meetings with party members over the Programme for Government document.

Politics • 18 Jan

An incident from 2018 involving John McGahon received significant focus during the General Election campaign

John McGahon to take step back from politics

John McGahon has said he will be taking a step back from politics for the foreseeable future and now plans to spend more time with his family.

Election 24 • 01 Dec 24

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris topped the poll in Wicklow

FG in position to do 'very well' in election - Harris

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said his party is in a position to do "very well" in the General Election. Mr Harris topped the poll in Wicklow, with 16,869 first-preference votes - well above the 11,415 quota.

Election 24 • 30 Nov 24

We put some of the issues that matter most to you to Fine Gael leader Simon Harris

Simon Harris on the issues that matter to young voters

Fine Gael has been accused of 'failing' young people by opposition parties, but its leader says it has plenty to offer younger voters.

Election 24 • 24 Nov 24

Fine Gael has selected 47 candidates in 30 constituencies for a general election

At FG think-in, Harris insists Govt will run full term

Taoiseach Simon Harris has pushed back against speculation that there will be a general election in November, reaffirming that the Coalition would go "full term".

Politics • 11 Sep 24

The full line-up of Junior Ministers pictured outside Government Buildings today

Dillon, Higgins and Burke appointed as junior ministers

Three junior ministers have been appointed by the Government, with Fine Gael TDs Alan Dillon, Emer Higgins and Colm Burke taking up new roles.

Ireland • 10 Apr 24

Leo Varadkar told the Dáil that politicians need to 'respect each other a little bit better'

Politicians should 'respect each other better' - Varadkar

Politicians have a responsibility not to encourage toxicity in public debate, Leo Varadkar said in his final speech before the selection of a new Taoiseach.

Politics • 09 Apr 24

The Cabinet held its first meeting at Áras an Uachtaráin

Cabinet members receive seals of office after reshuffle

Cabinet Ministers have received their seals of office from President Michael D Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin.

Politics • 10 Apr 24

Who is Taoiseach Simon Harris?

For some years, Simon Harris has been quietly building senior allies within the Fine Gael party, writes Juliette Gash.

Ireland • 09 Apr 24

Simon Harris faces a busy 'to-do' list when he enters the Taoiseach's office

Simon Harris: Challenges facing the new Taoiseach

Simon Harris has promised to focus on Fine Gael's core values, pledging to help small businesses and tackle crime.

Analysis and Comment • 09 Apr 24

Simon Harris has already received the backing of five independent TDs (File: RollingNews.ie)

Grealish latest Independent TD to support Harris

Another Independent TD has said that they will back Simon Harris as Taoiseach in next week's Dáil vote.

Politics • 04 Apr 24

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris, left, was quick to speak highly of Simon Coveney after he announced his departure from Cabinet (file photo)

Coveney sets sail from Cabinet as FG faces choppy waters

The decision of the merchant prince of Cork, Simon Coveney, to up anchor and set sail from the shores of Cabinet was never going to provoke the same shock as Leo Varadkar's revelation that he was abandoning ship a fortnight ago.

Analysis and Comment • 03 Apr 24

Simon Coveney said the move would aid party renewal and would bring forward new ideas

Coveney says 'time was right' to step down from Cabinet

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney has said the "time was right" after he announced that he will step down from the Cabinet when the Dáil resumes next week.

Ireland • 03 Apr 24

Leo Varadkar announced his resignation as party colleagues, and possible leadership contenders, looked on

Who is likely to succeed Varadkar as Fine Gael leader?

Attention has quickly switched to the question of who might replace Leo Varadkar as leader of the Fine Gael party.

Ireland • 20 Mar 24

Simon Coveney said 'I had my chance and wasn't successful the last time'

Coveney rules himself out of Fine Gael leadership contest

Deputy Leader of Fine Gael Simon Coveney has said he will not seek the party leadership in the wake of Leo Varadkar's resignation.

Ireland • 21 Mar 24

Richard Bruton was first elected as a TD in 1982

Bruton confirms he will stand down at next election

Long-serving Fine Gael TD and former Minister Richard Bruton will not contest the next general election, he has confirmed.

Politics • 05 Sep 23

Ciaran Cannon says his cycle is a 'personal mission'

Galway TD to embark on 900km cycling challenge

Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon is embarking on a major cycling challenge this weekend after being seriously injured in a collision with a SUV two years ago.

Connacht • 30 Jun 23

Leo Varadkar said he wants to set a target of 70% home ownership by the end of the decade

Varadkar: Ireland needs to build 40,000 homes per year

Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar has told his party's Ard Fheis that Ireland needs to build 40,000 homes a year, so that the dream of home ownership can once again become a reality.

Politics • 20 Jun 21

Green Party said the activity occurred a decade ago

Green Party says activists may have posed as pollsters

The Green Party has said that in the past some of its activists may have posed as members of a polling company to canvass the opinion of voters.

Politics • 10 Jun 21

The postal ballot for the Fine Gael nomination will take place over two weeks

Geoghegan gathers support for by-election FG nomination

Fine Gael Councillor James Geoghegan has secured the support of the 12 party branches in Dublin Bay South for the area's by-election.

Politics • 06 May 21

Senator Jerry Buttimer is among those to be re-admitted to the Fine Gael parliamentary party

FG re-admits senators who lost whip over Clifden event

Fine Gael had decided to re-admit three Senators who lost the party whip following their participation in the controversial Oireachtas Golf Society event in Cliften last August.

Politics • 12 Jan 21

Leo Varadkar yesterday denied that he acted unlawfully by sharing the agreement with the NAGP (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Varadkar accused of 'hiding behind lame excuses'

The Tánaiste has been accused by Sinn Féin's health spokesperson of "hiding behind lame excuses" regarding the sharing of a GP contract agreed with the Irish Medical Organisation with another union.

Politics • 02 Nov 20

Michael D'Arcy's resignation creates a vacancy on the Seanad's agricultural panel and a by-election will be held

SF call for clarity on legality of D'Arcy appointment

Sinn Féin's Finance Spokesperson has said his party has written to the SIPO in relation to the appointment of the former Fine Gael Senator Michael D'Arcy as chief executive of the Irish Association of Investment Managers to confirm if the appointment "is in breach of the law".

Ireland • 28 Sep 20