Person: Michael Ring

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<p>Fine Gael TD Michael Ring at TF Royal Theatre in Castlebar for the Midlands North West constituency in the European elections earlier this year. </p>

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Veteran Fine Gael TD Michael Ring to bow out after 30 years in Dáil

The long-time Mayo TD confirmed that he would not seek his party’s nomination having served in the Dáil since 1994

<p>Simon Harris speaks to the media outside the RDS count on Sunday. Picture: Damien Storan/PA</p>

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Elaine Loughlin: Reasons to call an early general election starting to mount up

<p>'Marketing the Wild Atlantic Way at home and abroad has swelled visitor numbers, particularly in aqua-tourism and coastal leisure activities.' Picture: Valerie O'Sullivan</p>

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Letters to the Editor: European act must be put to use for data sharing

SPaul Hosford: Homelessness, not hate speech, will be the millstone around the Government's neck

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Bank holiday penalty point plans are 'anti-rural' says TD

Elaine Loughlin: Sweeping change in the next Dáil as political dynasties end

Pensioners and welfare recipients to receive 'additional' cost-of-living supports

Finance ministers Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe will meet on Thursday to discuss which benefits are to be scaled back

Sun, 12 Feb, 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

Fine Gael TDs issue stern warning to Eamon Ryan over turf ban

Party say they are working across government to ensure a fair resolution on the proposals for the sale and distribution of turf

Sun, 03 Jul, 2022

Eamon Ryan accused of destabilising Government with turf ban

Michael Ring claims environment minister now wants to put him off the road entirely and hits out at 'daft' proposals

Wed, 27 Apr, 2022

'A step too far for rural Ireland': Coalition split over proposed turf ban

With the Green Party adamant that the ban should proceed, the Taoiseach admitted that there are "different perspectives" on the issue within Government.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022

Mick Clifford: Sacred cows unlikely to survive climate crisis

Politicians' instinctive tactic of kicking the can down the road won't suffice at a time when the planet is facing an existential crisis, writes Mick Clifford.

Sun, 31 Oct, 2021

Former minister blasts Donnelly for 'foot in microphone disease'

Senior FG TD listed three recent errors while 'ranting about how bad the current FF health minister is'

Thu, 22 Apr, 2021

Gary Murphy: Fine Gael is back in power, but faces an identity crisis

What now for Fine Gael in a government where it holds just six cabinet seats, has a host of disgruntled backbenchers, and is facing an existential crisis of identity?

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Flanagan, Madigan among high-profile casualties of cabinet appointments

Around Leinster House on Saturday, there were three groups - those who got the call, those who didn't although they hoped they might, and those who entered the day with no expectation of a call at all.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Martin faces down Fianna Fáil rebels in bid to lead country

Fianna Fáil leader and Taoiseach-in-waiting Micheál Martin has faced down unrest in his party over going into power with Fine Gael and the Greens, insisting “the country needs a government now”.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2020

Defence Forces recruitment hampered by Covid-19

The recruitment of Defence Forces personnel has been severely impacted by Covid-19, the Defence Minister has admitted.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

Irish news sites and Facebook among popular searches by Government departments

Irish news websites, Facebook and tabloid website dailymail.co.uk all feature in the top 10 sites visited across government departments.

Thu, 28 May, 2020

Mass public gatherings outlawed until end of August

All large scale public and sporting events of more than 5,000 people have been outlawed until the end of August, in a move that will devastate towns and villages all over Ireland.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Reduced number of TDs to attend Dáil sitting today

A reduced number of TDs will attend a Dáil sitting today to discuss the coronavirus crisis.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

Dissent as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil agree historic deal

Concerns raised at the "highly aspirational" joint framework document.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

Fine Gael parliamentary party gives green light to coalition framework document

The Fine Gael parliamentary party has signed off on the framework document aimed at forming a coalition with Fianna Fáil, with TDs saying that "pragmatism" was needed given the Dáil arithmetic, despite some concerns being raised about the practicalities of how a grand coalition would work.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2020

Cabinet convinced to introduce emergency policing powers by rural reports

Reports of Dubliners flocking to beaches in Mayo and Wexford led to the Government introducing radical emergency policing powers for this weekend, it has emerged.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Reports of Dubliners 'flocking' to beaches in Mayo and Wexford led to signing of emergency laws

“Ringer said that locals were on to him going bananas about the Dubs flooding the areas like Westport and Louisburg while Kehoe was the same about the beaches in Wexford."

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

Coveney says Covid-19 restrictions 'may go on for some time'

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has conceded that restrictions on people's movements to limit the spread of Covid-19 may go beyond the initial deadline of Easter.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

Coronavirus: Ireland fighting war against a ‘silent and dangerous enemy’

People need to be on their guard against Covid-19 “every minute, every hour and every day”

Fri, 20 Mar, 2020

Taoiseach delays US trip; 10 ministers spending St Patrick's Day abroad

He will now not go to New York where a UN event is being held as was initially planned.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

State scales back St Patrick’s Day trips for ministers

Ministers travelling abroad as part of scaled back St Patrick’s Day visits this year have been banned from flying first class, hiring limousines, or using hotel suites.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2020

Minister’s own constituency nets 10% of €8.4m fund

More than 10% of an €8.4m government fund for tourism projects around Ireland ended up going to Co Mayo — constituency of the minister responsible, Michael Ring.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2020

Fine Gael party meeting hears strong objections to forming government with Fianna Fáil

Fine Gael's parliamentary party meeting has heard strong calls not to go into government with Fianna Fáil.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2020

Election 2020: Rural Ireland on the agenda ahead of Varadkar/Martin debate

The first television debate of the general election takes place tonight between the leaders of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2020

Greens back young home buyers and farmers as Eamon Ryan open to coalition options

Green leader Eamon Ryan has promised to prioritise supports for young house buyers and farmers instead of tax cuts for workers if his party enters government after the general election.

Tue, 31 Dec, 2019

Public banking system ruled out; Severance package agreed for 30 Gardaí

The Government has ruled out setting up a system of community banking for consumers on the basis that post offices and credit unions are already prevalent in areas.

Tue, 17 Dec, 2019

Number of drownings hits 80-year low as Minister acknowledges 'heroic' acts which saved lives

The figure of 103 is down six on the 2017 figure in the lowest total since 1939.

Tue, 26 Nov, 2019

90 new jobs at Cosmetic Creations in Cork and Mayo

Irish cosmetic manufacturer has announced 90 new jobs in total in Cork and Mayo.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2019

Parties declare war as formal complaints made

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have declared war on each other after both parties made a series of formal complaints alleging their general election opponents have repeatedly broken rules in the Dáil votes saga.

Wed, 23 Oct, 2019

Regina Doherty latest to be connected to Dáil voting controversy

Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty is the latest minister to be subject to scrutiny about voting in the Dáil.

Tue, 22 Oct, 2019

Credit Unions to introduce current accounts with contactless debit cards

Credit Unions are now offering current accounts to members.

Thu, 17 Oct, 2019

€241m investment for N5 Westport to Turlough road project announced

A minister says a new investment in rural Ireland will bring more tourism and stag parties to the west of Ireland.

Tue, 15 Oct, 2019

Libraries nationwide to receive funding of €650,000

The funds will be distributed to assist libraries in providing support to communities at risk of being socially excluded, marginalised or disadvantaged.

Sun, 21 Jul, 2019

Community playground approved as part of LEADER funds shake-up

A community playground in Rockchapel village, Co Cork, was one of the most recent projects approved for funding from the LEADER rural development scheme.

Wed, 10 Jul, 2019

Charities Regulator appoints new CEO

Helen Martin has been appointed as CEO of the Charities Regulator, having been carrying out the functions on an acting basis since last October.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2019

West Cork town celebrates 'Best Kept Town' accolade

People living in a town in West Cork are celebrating its declaration as the 'Best Kept Town in Ireland'.

Tue, 25 Jun, 2019

Popular west Cork destination named as Ireland's Best Kept Town

The west Cork hotspot was announced as the winner today while also being named as winner in the Best Kept Small Town category.

Tue, 25 Jun, 2019

Armed Gardaí patrolling streets of Longford

Gardaí in Longford have set up daily patrols by the armed response unit to deal with the outbreak of violence between feuding local families.

Fri, 21 Jun, 2019

Taoiseach: Government will 'nudge people to change behaviour' in bid to tackle climate change

Mr Varadkar said the plan detailed “a way forward that is both effective and sensible".

Mon, 17 Jun, 2019

€500k funding announced to support Men's Sheds

Funding of €500,000 has been announced to continue to support the work of Men's Sheds groups across the country.

Fri, 31 May, 2019

#Elections2019: 'Anything could happen' in hotly contested Midlands North West constituency, Minister says

Rural Affairs Minister Michael Ring has warned "anything could happen" in the battle for the final two seats in the Midlands North West European election when the official counts start to be announced tonight.

Sun, 26 May, 2019

#Elections2019: Green candidates will use 'unsustainable transport' to travel to Brussels, McHugh admits

Green Party candidate Saoirse McHugh says she is not sure how she will travel to Brussels if she is elected in the Midlands North West constituency.

Sun, 26 May, 2019

#Elections2019: Counting to begin in European elections as polls open in 21 countries

Results of the votes here will not be announced until 10pm tonight due to a European-wide embargo.

Sun, 26 May, 2019