Now more than ever politics needs brave people willing to put them selves out to help others. Caio is all of that.

Brazilian Deliveroo rider who intervened in Parnell Square attack: ‘I had time to think about what my purpose in life is’

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Heading home after final day voting in ⁦European Parliament⁩ Strasbourg.
I’ve been deeply honoured to have represented the Constituency of Ireland South for the last 5 years.
I look forward to campaigning over the next 6 weeks,visiting places, meeting people and organisations.

Fianna Fáil understands that food security and climate action is a defining challenge of our time and we have to support farmers in this.
 
New technologies and direct aid to farmers – this is Fianna Fáil’s commitment to secure the future for Irish farming and food production.

Encouraging all eligible business owners to apply for the Increased Cost of Business grant worth €5,000 before May 1 deadline.

This scheme is designed to help those businesses who need it most to meet their increased costs.

The grants are available through local authorities.

Here is a link to my interview this morning with Mary Wilson on RTÉ 1 Morning Ireland on the latest economic & fiscal forecasts for our country, and on next steps for the families of the Stardust victims - have a listen if you can 👇

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Joining Taoiseach Simon Harris TD & Minister Eamon Ryan for this morning’s update on #HousingforAll

🏡Continuation of development levy waiver to end of year
🏡Work began on 1,000 homes per week in Q1 this year
🏡Additional €40M committed by the State for the First Home Scheme

Moved by the stories I heard from patients and staff at the Al Arish hospital today - the closest hospital to the Rafah Crossing.

Many patients being treated here are Palestinians - including young children - injured in the strikes on Gaza.

So are Sinn Féin opposed to the development levy waiver now too? 🤔 Dep O’Broin says he would like to know the impact of the waiver in its first year of operation? Well a 37% increase in housing starts is a pretty significant impact. Avg 1,000 commencements per week in Q1.

'The victims, their families, their friends and their community were let down.'

Darragh O'Brien speaking on behalf of An Tánaiste Micheál Martin & Fianna Fáil on the state apology to families of the Stardust fire victims.

🇮🇪 is lucky to have a Foreign Minister of the calibre and decency of ⁦Micheál Martin⁩.

He has been a consistent voice for human rights and international law despite overwhelming hostility to 🇮🇪’s position at 🇪🇺 level. rte.ie/news/2024/0423…

A fresh candidate, a fresh voice, a fresh start!

My name is Rachel Hartigan, and I am a first-time candidate based in Ardnacrusha for the local elections coming up on the 7th of June in the Shannon Electoral Area in Co. Clare.

I want to be a strong voice for you!

Scéal iontach do Muintir An Leith Triúch - Cloghane, Brandon, Castlegregory, the Dingle Peninsula & Kerry

From Day 1 I've been working with Ministers Norma Foley, Darragh O’Brien, An Tánaiste Mίcheál Martin our MEP Billy Kelleher to make this happen!

We now have a National Park

When our party was founded 98 years ago it began our tradition of commemorating 1916.

We will always be focused on building a better Ireland

In the vision of the great leaders laid at Arbour Hill, we find the inspiration for the modern republic as relevant today as it ever was.

Today Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage National Parks and Wildlife Service Malcolm Noonan T.D. are announcing Ireland’s eight National Park, Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí. Our first Marine National Park. This was a commitment in our programme for Government & we’ve delivered on it.

Minister Darragh O'Brien today confirmed the establishment of Ireland’s first Marine National Park - Páírc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí.

Well done to Cllr Breandán Fitzgerald for his work locally on getting this over the line.

A mighty day for the Kingdom - the eighth national park and the largest one now finds its home in Kerry. The majesty, magnificence and beauty of Kerry celebrated and available to all. Great to see it first hand with Darragh O'Brien and Cllrs Breandán Fitzgerald and Mike O’Shea.

Officially opening 67 new homes in #Riverside #Castleisland alongside Co-operative Housing Ireland Focus Ireland which have been supported by Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage through #HousingforAll

Lovely to meet & speak with new residents.

Great to be in Castleisland, Co #Kerry with local Fianna Fáil Minister Norma Foley T.D where #HousingForAll Minister Darragh O'Brien opened 67 new social homes that have been jointly delivered by Focus Ireland, Kerry County Council - Comhairle Contae Chiarraí & Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage.

Real momentum building 💪🏼🏡🔨

Important agenda at today’s FAC meeting with discussions on Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan.

Three major conflicts leading to thousands dead, famine & massive displacement of people.

This week, I will travel Jordan & Egypt, including to the Rafah border crossing.