Congratulations to fellow Kerryman, @moconchuir & @EU_CoR for organising a lovely event yesterday evening ag ceiliuradh ‘Tionscnaimh & Táirgí na hÉireann ‘ . A great way to kick off the first day of @Ireland2026eu . 👏
Ireland 🇮🇪 has one of the lowest youth unemployment rates in the world. 7% of those aged 16-24 who are in the jobs market are without a role – beating all but a handful of countries.👏 The unemployment rate is three times greater in Spain, Sweden and Italy.
Really constructive visit by Minister O'Donnell to Offaly this morning. Encouraging to hear about the continued progress in the area of housing provision with supply ramping up with the support of Government. A hardworking Minister determined to deliver!
Visiting Offaly this morning with @offalyco mgt team & cllrs starting out in the fantastic Tullamore Library along with @FineGael colleagues Cllrs @NeilFeighery & Noel Cribbin.
Good to discuss their projects on @DeptHousingIRL schemes incl. Croi Conaithe/ tackling vacancy.
An exciting first day of our young politicians' visit from Ireland slowly comes to an end after a rich day of exchange and discussion with our German partners. We're looking forward to the next and last day of the visit tomorrow.
Our delegation of young politicians from Ireland started the second and last day of their visit to Berlin. Meetings included the @Bundestag and the Bavarian representation. A great insight into the German political system for the Irish politicians.
I seem to have brought the Galway weather to Offaly today! ☔️
Super day of engagements with the Clara Family Resource Centre - a powerhouse at the centre of the community - @offalycoco, @HealthyIreland & @HSELive.
Watch live as Finance Minister @Paschald announces the Cost of Living Budget, #Budget2023, and outlines how Fine Gael will put money back in people's pockets.
https://t.co/daz4gOJECh
#Budget2023 helps with the cost of petrol, diesel, oil, electricity, and gas by extending the current reductions in excise duty and VAT. This will help families across the country with the cost of living.
#Budget2023 puts money back in people's pockets with an income tax package of over €1.1 billion.
It includes:
✅Increasing the standard Rate Cut-Off Point by €3,200 to €40,000
✅Increasing the main tax credits by €75
✅Increasing the Home Carer Tax Credit by €100
#Budget2023 increases the USC band to ensure that full-time workers on the minimum wage remain outside the top rates of USC. It will also help workers whose income is above that amount, putting money back in their pocket.
Great buzz as always with friends at the @FineGael stand at #Ploughing2022.
Important discussion too with @CharlieFlanagan, @thomasina_laois and @NeilFeighery.
Fine Gael is building stronger, safer communities and is working to put more money back in your pocket.
Delighted to welcome Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, along with Ministers Charlie McConalogue & Pippa Hackett to the Teagasc stand at the Tullamore Show. Also pictured are Liam Herlihy, Teagasc Chairman; Tullamore Show representatives and local Councillors John Clendennen & Neil Feighery.