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Fine Gael

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2025
'TDs should keep their mouths shut': Cllrs question power of FG's top tier in presidential race
The touchy subject of TDs and senators wielding more power than the Fine Gael grassroots surfaces again this week.
Kelly says he's not out of the running yet as Humphreys clocks up supporters
Heather Humphreys leading Seán Kelly in bid for Fine Gael nomination for presidency
Fine Gael to reopen nominations for its presidential candidate
Poll: Heather Humphreys or Seán Kelly - who would you like to see as the FG presidential candidate?
Heather Humphreys confirms she is 'seriously considering' seeking Fine Gael nomination for president
Frances Fitzgerald not entering Áras race for Fine Gael as Sean Kelly mulls bid
Fine Gael to reopen party process to pick a presidential candidate as three names emerge
Fine Gael's Mairead McGuinness pulls out of presidential race following medical advice
Two FG councillors have 'questions to answer' over migrant nurse agency fees, say opposition TDs
Fine Gael councillor co-owns company accused of charging migrant nurses unlawful ‘agency fees’
One nurse paid over €3,000 into another Fine Gael councillor’s account as part of the recruitment process.
Three nurses say they paid thousands of euro to the company co-owned by Baby Pereppadan, the recent mayor of South Dublin.
Charging these fees to jobseekers is unlawful and complaints have been made to gardaí and Indian police.
One nurse paid over €3,000 into the bank account of Baby's son Britto, who is also a Fine Gael councillor.
Being a first-time TD: Will I still be doing this at 80? I don't know but I love it for now.
Mairead McGuinness first to enter Áras race as she's confirmed as Fine Gael's candidate
Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly has ruled himself out of the race for the Áras
Fine Gael to open nominations for its presidential candidate tomorrow
Taoiseach says no decision made on college fees as government accused of ‘betraying' students
Fine Gael councillor Ray McAdam elected as new Lord Mayor of Dublin
Dublin will get a new Lord Mayor next week and it's set to be a Fine Gael councillor
'Don't you dare': Heated Dáil exchange over GPO changes and Republican 'revisionism'
Who would you rather see as Fine Gael's presidential nominee?
Seán Kelly has all but declared for the presidential election race
Students and companies seeking to set up in US should 'not put all their eggs in one basket'
‘Like exporting food in middle of famine’: Aontú leader says over 3,700 council-owned homes are empty
Taoiseach not opposed to 'hotel bed tax' as one way to fund Dublin city revamp
Fight to defend Irish neutrality is on, Mary Lou McDonald tells rally
Former county councillor to be sentenced for assault and attack on van during family dispute
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael MEPs vote to allow wolf culling and hunting in Europe
The presidential election is a few months away — here are some names that might be running
Sinn Féin is again the most popular party as public gives thumbs down to FF-FG deal with Lowry
Former Tánaiste Simon Coveney begins new role as a consultant to EY Ireland
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Fine Gael wants the one job it’s never had
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Irish MEPs ask EU to assess legality of German plan to deport Irish Palestine activists
Government formally revokes plan to grant an extra two days' sick leave this year
'If you wink, I'll wink, Bertie': Mairead McGuinness to decide on presidential bid by next month
Labour had 'positive' talks with FG, but FF already had a 'done deal' with Regional Independents
Fine Gael suspends councillor from party for 18 months for saying US economy ‘ruled by the Jews’
Fine Gael drops to its lowest level of support in new poll
Mairead McGuinness has 'made no decision' on presidential bid after Micheal O'Leary's endorsement
FactCheck: Is the Irish government paying for Ukrainians to repair their cars?
Opposition expected to disrupt Dáil proceedings tomorrow over speaking rights row