Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have continued to see the private sector as a solution for the housing crisis.

Source: https://kildare-nationalist.ie/2023/01/22/wall-tenant-in-situ-scheme-must-be-scaled-up-in-advance-of-eviction-ban-lifting/

Fine Gael councillor Declan Burgess said: “It’s heartbreaking news for the entire community.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23748875.four-young-people-killed-road-crash-co-tipperary/?ref=rss

Fine Gael Councillor Mike Kennelly is angry over delays in carrying out safety works at the accident-prone Popes Cross on the N69 Tralee-Listowel Road.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/north-west-kerry-news/anger-at-delay-in-popes-cross-safety-works-my-job-is-to-try-and-ensure-another-accident-doesnt-happen-there/a2138149015.html

Fine Gael has distributed a leaflet in the Taoiseach’s constituency that shows dismal rates for the routine detection of crime.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/senan-molony-crime-seems-to-be-a-problem-for-fine-gael-the-party-that-always-prided-itself-on-law-and-order/a1234689860.html

Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd has described as “unacceptable” the actions of Bord na Móna when it paid the benefit-in-kind tax bill for its chief executive's €127,000 electric BMW and health insurance at a cost of €64,000 in 2022.

Source: https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/bord-na-mona-paying-tax-bill-for-chiefs-e127000-electric-bmw-unacceptable-1527949.html

Fine Gael TD Richard Bruton has dealt a fresh blow to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar by refusing to confirm whether he will stand in the next general election.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/i-will-wait-and-see-potential-blow-for-fine-gael-as-richard-bruton-yet-to-make-mind-up-about-running-at-next-election/a1205783184.html

Following news of the attack, Sinn Féin TD Louise O’Reilly said locals, tourists and gardaí were ‘being failed by Fine Gael’

Source: https://www.irishpost.com/news/teenager-arrested-after-three-british-tourists-hospitalised-in-temple-bar-attack-258595

“Last night I informed the Fine Gael Cork North West Constituency Executive that I have decided not to contest the next general election.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/regionals/cork/michael-creed-described-as-true-gentleman-by-taoiseach-following-retirement-announcement/a571464373.html

Latest revelations over Ryan Tubridy pay scandal ‘stunning’ as Fine Gael chair says confidence in management of RTÉ ‘on the floor’

Source: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/caring-cork-community-cant-get-over-neighbour-lying-dead-and-forgotten-for-22-years-in-boarded-up-house-in-mallow/a950861364.html

Mr Varadkar, leader of Fine Gael, said the party was committed to cutting income tax as part of its effort to look after “middle Ireland”.

Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41149165.html

No matter the results of the next general election, Fine Gael will not go into government with Sinn Féin, according to a Minister.

Source: https://kildare-nationalist.ie/2023/11/12/harris-no-chance-of-fine-gael-sinn-fein-coalition-after-election/

Not at all enamoured, Senator Gavan considers the Bill as a “fudge” on the part of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, and insists it hasn’t lived up to expectations.

Source: https://www.limerickpost.ie/2023/08/24/council-affairs-soft-power-for-doomed-to-fail-directly-elected-mayor/

One backbencher said the party is pragmatic about the possibility, but that it would be preferable for most in the party if the existing coalition with Fine Gael and the Greens was renewed.

Source: https://www.thejournal.ie/fianna-fail-ard-fheis-2023-6213247-Nov2023/

Senator Cummins went on to comment: “I am happy that the entire county of Waterford has remained intact and I look forward to contesting the next general election for Fine Gael.”

Source: https://waterford-news.ie/2023/08/30/cummins-happy-that-waterford-electoral-area-remains-intact/

Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar has increased his popularity slightly, by one point to 36%, while Green Party leader Eamon Ryan also increased by one point to 28%.

Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41248279.html

That’s according to Limerick Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne who highlighted the fact that there is currently an age restriction in place for those who need to access the Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) device, Freestyle Libre.

Source: https://www.limerickpost.ie/2023/01/22/limerick-senator-calls-for-new-diabetes-strategy/

The decision means that Fine Gael loses a potential replacement for Mr Griffin, who in January announced that he would not contest the next general election, citing family reasons.

Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41239741.html

The last general election in January 2020 saw Sinn Féin finish with 37 seats, but Fianna Fáil (38 seats) and Fine Gael (35 seats) combined with the Green Party to form a coalition government in June 2020.

Source: https://www.thejournal.ie/mary-lou-mcdonald-sinn-fein-election-6261479-Dec2023/

THE late Mary Jackman, a former Fine Gael Senator and the first female chair of Limerick County Council, was remembered in the Seanad as as “a true person of decency and integrity”.

Source: https://www.limerickpost.ie/2023/06/26/late-senators-legacy-will-live-on-forever-and-a-day/

The third party in the Government’s coalition, Fine Gael, has seen its support rise by one percentage point to 22% in this poll.

Source: https://www.thejournal.ie/latest-party-support-red-c-poll-6029299-Mar2023/