A letter that triggers alarm bells for Fine Gael If Fine Gael had hoped the "Maria Bailey affair" was going to slide into oblivion after the party de-selected its Dún Laoghaire TD her latest … Analysis and Comment • 20 Nov 19
It is a 'very difficult time' for Bailey - Varadkar Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he appreciates that this is a "very difficult time" for Fine Gael TD Maria Bailey, and that it is "never … Ireland • 15 Nov 19
Maria Bailey deselected as Fine Gael election candidate Fine Gael TD Maria Bailey has been deselected as a candidate for the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown constituency in the next General Election. Politics • 15 Nov 19
Bailey has paid the price for mistake - Coveney Tanáiste Simon Coveney has defended Fine Gael TD Maria Bailey saying she has "paid the price for making a mistake" and she continues to pay … Politics • 18 Oct 19
FG candidates 'must disclose convictions, court cases' Future candidates for Fine Gael will have to disclose previous convictions or court cases they are involved in, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said. Politics • 15 Jun 19
Fine Gael to carry out internal review of Bailey case Fine Gael has announced an internal review in relation to the Maria Bailey civil case after Taoiseach Leo Varadkar met the TD this evening. Politics • 29 May 19
Fine Gael TD criticised in Seanad over swing lawsuit A former minister for justice has criticised a Fine Gael TD for suing a Dublin hotel after she fell off a swing at the property. Politics • 22 May 19