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Ministers say there is 'no leadership issue in Fine Gael' as Varadkar denies he has lost support

Neither Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney nor Higher Education Minister Simon Harris would say if they would put their names forward it Taoiseach Leo Varadkar stood down as FIne Gael leader.

Irish Mirror

Paschal Donohoe 'expects' cost-of-living measures may be needed in October's Budget

Following a stark warning that the Government must stick to spending rules in the Budget, Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe indicated that some cost-of-living measures may be required

Irish Mirror

Drink spikers in Irish bars and nightclubs to face jail under new legislation

Fine Gael senators are bringing new legislation to help battle Ireland's drink-spiking scourge

Irish Mirror

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Concern for Green Party as new poll indicates possible wipeout in election

But as the Ireland Thinks/Sunday Independent poll has a 3% margin of error it may mean the Green party could end up with no TDs if an election was called now.

Irish Mirror

Helen McEntee returns to work amid adorable toddler mishap

The Fine Gael TD was back at the office on Thursday following the birth of her second child Vincent in December.

Irish Mirror

Growing concern over Irish taxi drivers' safety as assaults go unrecorded in Garda PULSE system

Outgoing Justice Minister Simon Harris confirmed to Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins that occupations of assault victims are not recorded by Gardaí.

Irish Mirror

Government loses Dail vote on People Before Profit abortion bill

The Government lost the vote on People Before Profit's Bill after the coalition parties told its TDs it could have a free vote on the matter.

Irish Mirror

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Adding three new bank holidays for Ireland would cost State eye-watering sum, Simon Coveney confirms

Simon Coveney confirmed that the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Department of Social Protection are carrying out studies that include “a fuller assessment of the impact” that introducing an additional public holiday in Ireland would have.

Irish Mirror

Budget row rumbles on as Fianna Fáil minister accuses Fine Gael of 'throwing out figures'

Despite the fact that the Budget is not scheduled to take place until October, the row between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael looks set to continue this week

Irish Mirror

'Eco-toilets' would make the Phoenix Park 'more accessible and welcoming' for visitors

Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie has called on the OPW to install eco-toilets in the well-known park

Dublin Live

Tánaiste contradicts Fine Gael's Budget calls that would benefit middle-income earners

It comes days after in-fighting in the coalition after Fine Gael ministers wrote an opinion piece calling for €1,000 tax breaks for middle-income earners

Irish Mirror

Finance Minister Michael McGrath says he will not let Fine Gael TDs to ‘bully him’

It comes amid reports that tensions are growing in the coalition over perceived “solo runs” from Fine Gael in recent days

Dublin Live

Tánaiste hits back with fiery response to Fine Gael ministers calling for Budget measures

There is also anger after Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar told the Dáil there will be pension increases as part of October’s Budget

Irish Mirror

Michael McGrath says he won't be 'bullied' by Fine Gael during budget negotiations

Finance Minister Michael McGrath says that there will be lots of "kites flown" between now and the budget which will be held in October.

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Jameson Whiskey will no longer be exported to Russia

The decision by Irish Distillers to pull Jameson Whiskey from Russia came just days after Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn obtained a picture of the product for sale in Moscow

Dublin Live

Dun Laoghaire residents call for Dunnes Stores building to be declared derelict

The building has been left vacant for almost 20 years

Irish Mirror

Alan Dillon accuses RTE of acting in 'cartel-like manner' with GAA as GAAGO row continues

Former GAA All-Star and Fine Gael TD Alan Dillion has called for the licence fee to be docked until a row over how RTÉ and GAAGO broadcast matches is sorted.

Irish Mirror

Man who threatened to 'sterilise' politician's kids to end his 'legacy' is to undergo psychiatric assessment

David Larkin appeared at Longford District Court having previously pleaded guilty to harassing Senator Micheal Carrigy

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Francis Fitzgerald recounts 'frightening' online threats as she calls for Coco's Law to be enacted across EU

The Fine Gael politician is backing calls for Coco’s Law – pioneered by Jackie Fox in memory of her daughter Nicole Fox Fenlon – to be enacted all 27 European member states.

Dublin Live

Irish politician shares 'frightening' online abuse as she back calls for anti-bullying legislation in EU

The Fine Gael politician is backing calls for Coco’s Law – named after Nicole Fox Fenlon took her own life in 2018 following years of cyber abuse and online death threats

Irish Mirror

Call for 'urgent' review of codeine sales in Ireland as figures show alarming prescription rates in 2022

Figures released to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke showed that over one million prescriptions for codeine were dispensed through public drug schemes in 2022. This does not include private prescriptions or over the counter sales.

Irish Mirror

Health Minister vows parents of surrogate children will have 'full recognition and rights'

Parents of children born through surrogacy gathered in Leinster House on Thursday as the Dáil discussed a report compiled by the Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy.

Irish Mirror

House prices appear to have peaked but are still 'unaffordable' for buyers, expert says

Dr Rory Hearne, an Assistant Professor at Maynooth University and the author of housing book ‘Gaffs’, told the Irish Mirror that house prices do appear to have peaked

Irish Mirror

Full list of 23 landlord TDs asked to stand aside for affordable rent vote

The list includes Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, who the Irish Mirror revealed earlier this year had recently become a landlord for the first time

Irish Mirror

Politician warns that Ireland's most evil will walk the streets free if nation doesn't keep Special Criminal Court

Louth deputy Fergus O Dowd of Fine Gael also urged Sinn Fein to change its position and support the non-jury court

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