Person: Garret Ahearn

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<p>At a private meeting of the Fine Gael parliamentary party, concerns were raised with Simon Harris about security and the vetting of Leinster house staff. Stock picture</p>

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Taoiseach says parties should discuss Leinster House security in wake of suspension of usher

Simon Harris told a private FG meeting there ought to be a discussion about the safety of Oireachtas members and staff and their families

<p>The joint committee on enterprise, trade and employment's leas chathaoirleach Garret Ahearn said 'the discussion highlighted the difference between being forced to retire and choosing to retire'.</p>

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Workers shouldn't be forced to retire before State pension age, says Oireachtas committee

<p>Senator Martin Conway said he has been harassed on five occasions over the past six weeks. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins</p>

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Calls to provide all Oireachtas members with panic buttons amid growing safety concerns

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Blow for Fine Gael HQ as high-profile senator loses out on election selection convention

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Fine Gael TD unleashes 'furious' criticism at parliamentary party meeting

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Fine Gael pins election hopes on senators as up to nine TDs not running

Elaine Loughlin: As Fine Gael exodus continues, Varadkar must devise succession strategy

The Fine Gael party leader has admitted that things will get worse, with 'one or two more' exits of TDs expected during this Dáil term

Fri, 08 Sep, 2023

S Who are the winners and losers of the boundary changes?

Despite an increase of 14 TDs, there will still be politicians left high and dry by changes but just who's in trouble after the boundary changes?

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

Production At Pernod-Ricard SA's Jameson Irish Whiskey Plant

Exports of Jameson to Russia to be halted following backlash

Owner Pernod Ricard reversed its decision and halt exports following the backlash

Fri, 28 Apr, 2023

the notice of eviction of tenants hangs on the door of the house

Eviction ban causing issues for people who want to move back into properties

Mr Varadkar said that there is a “very real, genuine issue” about people who previously moved abroad and now have the inability to get back into their properties.

Thu, 09 Feb, 2023

Mick McCarthy meets Irish Defence Forces team

Fine Gael TDs criticise colleagues for spreading retirement rumours

While he did not mention any names, Wexford TD Paul Kehoe — who was also included in the list but says he intends to run again — was highly critical of 'a TD and a senator' in Fine Gael

Wed, 01 Feb, 2023

Autism campaigner, 12, aims to be first to sit State exam in Leinster House

Every Wednesday from January 18, she will sit with her father Mark in areas where TDs congregate and ask them to support a petition, she has submitted to the Oireachtas for better autism services

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

Frustration at Fine Gael meeting over Norma Foley's handling of School Transport Scheme

'The dogs on the street' knew the School Transport Scheme would be thrown into chaos when it was made free of charge, Senator Garret Ahearn is said to have told the meeting.

Thu, 22 Sep, 2022

Families may have to forgo second cars if farmers do not meet emissions targets

A curb on the number of cars on the road is one of the options being considered if the 30% emissions reduction target is not reached

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

Tipperary convent to provide safe harbour for refugees fleeing war in Ukraine

The refugees will be housed in the newly modified Presentation Convent building in Fethard, near Clonmel.

Tue, 05 Apr, 2022

Passport Office to operate extended hours to deal with surge in applications

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has strongly urged anyone who is considering travelling overseas this year to check the validity of their passports before booking travel.

Thu, 03 Feb, 2022

FF and FG set for Seanad majority

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will together command a majority of seats in the 26th Seanad if they form a Dáil coalition.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

FG's Kate O'Connell not selected to contest Seanad elections

Former Fine Gael TD Kate O'Connell has not been selected to contest the Seanad elections after party HQ ruled her out but backed others for the race for the upper house.

Fri, 28 Feb, 2020

Tributes paid to teenager who died after taking drugs at Cork's Indiependence festival

A teenager who died after consuming drugs at a festival has been described as a “young boy who had a future ahead of him”.

Mon, 05 Aug, 2019

Profiled: Fine Gael rallies new candidates as election speculation mounts

All Fine Gael members selected to run in the next general election will gather today, adding to speculation that Leo Varadkar is preparing to go to the country.

Thu, 06 Sep, 2018

FG TD decides not to run in next election 'to give somebody else a chance'

By Fiachra Ó Cionnaith, Political Correspondent

Tue, 12 Sep, 2017