Current and former finance ministers, @Paschald and Michael Noonan, discuss Ireland's past and Ireland's future.
For more, visit https://t.co/rud70TFc46 #LookForward pic.twitter.com/MqLcPBAdJS
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) February 5, 2020
Vote Fianna Fáil, get Sinn Fein? Think carefully before you cast your vote this Saturday. pic.twitter.com/1DybIZ1ETl
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) February 5, 2020
This Saturday, ask yourself one question:
Who do you trust?https://t.co/rud70TFc46 #LookForward pic.twitter.com/ppi7ozH97c
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) February 2, 2020
With our plan, we will change the point at which an individual pays the higher rate of tax to €50,000 over the next five years.
The benefit for an average earner at the end of five years will be just under €3,000 PER YEAR.
Read out our tax plan: https://t.co/7rpc0TpnSA #rtept pic.twitter.com/QgixqGAJ3Y
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) February 4, 2020
We will extend free GP care to u18s, free dental care to u16s and abolish inpatient hospital charges for children. #rtept pic.twitter.com/Lo9j3B9Tyt
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) February 4, 2020
While the break is on, watch this video about our plan to keep the economy strong and cut your taxes. #rtept pic.twitter.com/7jHfj9ERZ6
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) February 4, 2020
We are delivering the largest social housing programme in decades. Fine Gael has delivered 10,000 new social homes in 2019, 11,000 this year and will deliver another 60,000 over the next five years. #rtept
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) February 4, 2020
Since 2016 we have delivered:
• More than 52,000 new homes
• An additional 31,000 social homes
• 8,000 new student bed spaces#rtept pic.twitter.com/UKa1DVIwxP— Fine Gael (@FineGael) February 4, 2020
FACT: Ireland has 2.3 million people at work. The most ever.
This is real, meaningful change.#rtept
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) February 4, 2020
Fine Gael believes in rural Ireland and we’re backing rural communities. The roll-out of the national broadband plan is underway to connect half a million homes, businesses, schools, and farms to high-speed broadband. To find out more, visit https://t.co/AcPpTZoQIc #LookForward pic.twitter.com/miyHIw0Kkd
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) February 4, 2020
Plastic waste is a scourge — so we’ve already banned single-use plastic in the public service and from 2021, there will be a ban on unnecessary single-use plastic plates, cutlery, and straws. To find out more, visit https://t.co/AcPpTZ7fQE #LookForward pic.twitter.com/uT9bQtCHBg
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) February 3, 2020
"We are entering into a crucial time for our country. One that will decide whether our country goes forward or goes back for the next five years."
—Taoiseach @LeoVaradkar. #LookForward pic.twitter.com/jrsoS3M3cU
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) February 2, 2020
.@morningIreland Page 103 of our manifesto highlighting the basis of our financial costings. Published on the same day of our manifesto. pic.twitter.com/5Elw99ZhKD
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 31, 2020
Tánaiste @simoncoveney speaking to the media at Dublin Port this morning on #Brexit day. #LookForward pic.twitter.com/dtOM03dZKX
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 31, 2020
"I believe in a United Ireland."
—Taoiseach @LeoVaradkar. #VMTVDebate
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 30, 2020
With Project Ireland 2040, we are two years into the first genuine plan for balanced regional development. #VMTVDebate
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 30, 2020
With our plan, a family of four including a new born, with one salary of €50,000 will be better off by €5,498 per year by 2025.
This is all part of our plan to build a future to Look Forward to.
For more, visit https://t.co/MyMoMRPLYv #LookForward #VMTVDebate pic.twitter.com/oxzUswSNDi
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 30, 2020
With our plan, a family of four with two kids under 5, and two salaries of €50,000 each will be better off by €10,595 per year by 2025.
This is all part of our plan to build a future to Look Forward to.
For more, visit https://t.co/MyMoMRPLYv #LookForward #VMTVDebate pic.twitter.com/ycfUpKsUxt
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 30, 2020
Fianna Fáil’s tax plan does nothing for workers earning less than €20,000. By contrast, Fine Gael will take people earning under €20,500 out of the USC net – benefitting 427,000 people. #VMTVDebate
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 30, 2020
Our economic record is clear: 463,700 new jobs created.#VMTVDebate pic.twitter.com/oOIhtPkb5Y
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 30, 2020
With our plan, a family of four with two kids under 5, and two salaries of €50,000 each will be better off by €10,595 per year by 2025.
This is all part of our plan to build a future to Look Forward to.
For more, visit https://t.co/MyMoMRPLYv #LookForward pic.twitter.com/Athr6FZGQK
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 30, 2020
We will ensure nobody has to pay the top rate of tax until they earn €50,000 a year and anyone earning less that €20,000 will not be levied with USC. It is wrong that a worker on €39,000, €42,000 or the average wage of €47,596 should be paying the higher rate. #LookForward
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 30, 2020
ICYMI: We will change the point at which an individual pays the higher rate of tax to €50,000 over the next five years.
The benefit for an average earner at the end of five years will be just under €3,000 PER YEAR. pic.twitter.com/lyIzM9NNpV
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 28, 2020
We are backing carers and people with a disability. All of this, and more, is only possible with a strong economy and the right Brexit deal.
For more, see https://t.co/rud70TFc46 #LookForward pic.twitter.com/DdF4SP5ZNb
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 28, 2020
With our plan, we will change the point at which an individual pays the higher rate of tax to €50,000 over the next five years.
The benefit for an average earner at the end of five years will be just under €3,000 PER YEAR. #CBLive #Leadersdebate
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 27, 2020
Here's another example of how our Help to Buy plan will support families. #rtept pic.twitter.com/2siHGQyBiv
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) February 4, 2020
We are extending the Help to Buy Scheme to a maximum of €30,000 or 10% of the purchase or build price of a new property, helping people buy their first home and increasing supply.
Practical help for first time buyers. #CBLive pic.twitter.com/K4T7ctEDvl
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 27, 2020
Great to visit St Joseph’s College in Lucan today, where we spoke to students about the future. Fine Gael has helped to deliver a lot of social change in recent years. But we want to do more, particularly on equality between men & women & closing the gender pay gap. #LookForward pic.twitter.com/X05nokenV8
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) February 5, 2020
Rents down, homelessness down, house prices levelling off. Our policies are working. But it’s not enough. We need to speed things up. Let’s not risk going backwards https://t.co/bOuWeMkX6Q
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) February 4, 2020
Here are 3 things you need to know about our tax plan.
Read the full details here: https://t.co/GzD0g83yds#LookForward pic.twitter.com/Ibih7EVtju
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) February 3, 2020
This weekend I’ve written pieces for Die Welt (Germany), El Pais (Spain), La Repubblica (Italy), Rzeczpospolita (Poland), De Tijd and Le Soir (Belgium) thanking our European friends for their support and solidarity throughout #Brexit. Here’s a sample: pic.twitter.com/rRkEwRaKxE
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) February 1, 2020
Just took part in my first online Q&A of the campaign over on my Facebook Page. #LookForward
Check it out here: https://t.co/gEND8tJ6HC
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) January 31, 2020
I look forward with confidence to the future of Ireland and the EU after Brexit. I do not underestimate the challenges and risks but believe we can meet that working with our European partners we can build an ever closer, safer, prosperous and sustainable future for us all.
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) January 31, 2020
I profoundly regret that the UK is leaving the EU but I absolutely respect their decision to do so. I’m certain, that both Ireland and the EU more broadly – will continue to have an abiding friendship with the UK, a real partnership in terms of politics, security & the economics
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) January 31, 2020
As the leader of a small country, I’ve felt enormous solidarity from our European partners. The past few years have demonstrated again that the EU is a union of nations, as well as of peoples. One in which small states are protected and respected. #BrexitDay
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) January 31, 2020
As Taoiseach I’ve seen the strength & the unity of the European Union, and how much we can achieve when member states, all 27, think together, work together & have common objectives. When Europe acts as one, it is a truly powerful force for good. United we stand, divided we fall
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) January 31, 2020
Today we are grateful to the European member states for their solidarity and support during the recent Brexit negotiations.
It is proof of why small countries benefit from membership of the EU. #EU #Ireland #Europe #LookForward— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) January 31, 2020
Today is a bittersweet day for all of us who believe in the idea of Europe. Our sadness, however, is tempered by what we have seen over the past three years. Although Europe was tested it did not break, but came through it stronger and more united than ever.
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) January 31, 2020
This is very much in Ireland’s interests, as well as that of the European Union as a whole. This means common minimum standards on workers’ rights, health and safety, the environment, animal welfare, state aid, as well as produce and food standards. #BrexitDay
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) January 31, 2020
I am ambitious about the future EU/UK relationship but I also think we think to be realistic about the dangers. We need to start a new relationship between the EU and the UK on a firm and honest footing. And that means a level playing field.
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) January 31, 2020
Tonight, when the clock strikes 11 p.m. the UK will leave the European Union. We'll say goodbye to an old friend embarking on an adventure. We hope it works out for them. But if it does not, there will always be a seat kept for them at the table. #BrexitDay pic.twitter.com/ybkX70wFZt
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) January 31, 2020
Have you ever googled a question about me?
If so, you might find your answer here:#LookForward pic.twitter.com/DZ1g9WgO8W
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) January 29, 2020
Great to be in Wexford today, for the official opening of the New Ross bypass – which includes the longest bridge in the country. It’ll slash journey times by 30 minutes and should have a really positive impact on the economy in the South East. #Wexford pic.twitter.com/Ke3juqfs0V
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) January 29, 2020
It was great to visit the Presentation College, Athenry today. When I was last here, about 3 years ago, this was just fields.
Now, the school has a fantastic new building. If returned to Government, @FineGael will continue to invest in schools all over the country. #LookForward pic.twitter.com/9Wo9hS315D
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) January 28, 2020
https://twitter.com/LeoVaradkar/status/1222173779671035907
On this #HolocaustRemembranceDay, we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and the millions of victims murdered. Ireland stands against all antisemitism, racism and persecution. We must never allow the horrors of the Holocaust to be forgotten.
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) January 27, 2020
And they said Cherrywood (new town in South Dublin) would never be built. 1,300 new homes under construction here pic.twitter.com/Gvs1MT3D3o
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) January 26, 2020
Really glad Citizens Assembly on Gender Equality now underway. We’ve made some great strides forward on womens rights. Next step should be focus on gender pay gap. It’s a symptom of all barriers women still face in workplace – childcare, lack of promotional opps, gender bias. https://t.co/8edP4qNeLw
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) January 26, 2020
The sunflowers are on my desk. Thanks Gertie. pic.twitter.com/0cYkO54KEX
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) January 24, 2020
Remember where #Ireland was in 2011 – we’ve come a long way since then, thanks to the hard work of people and good policy. You can trust @FineGael to protect Irish jobs! #Brexit https://t.co/eee2qiZHJ0
— Simon Coveney (@simoncoveney) January 30, 2020
I’ve never been so ambitious for the future of #Cork. We have a plan to make this Cork’s decade with sustainable growth and huge investment. Help me make it happen . Vote @finegael on Feb 8th. #VoteSimonNo1 pic.twitter.com/PPlmrra6BZ
— Simon Coveney (@simoncoveney) January 31, 2020
Yesterday I addressed the Council of Agriculture Ministers on the need to properly fund the CAP and support farmers in meeting Climate demands contained in the EU Green Deal #AGRIFISH #LookForward pic.twitter.com/qTSAQx8C24
— Michael Creed TD (@creedcnw) January 28, 2020
The new Citizens’ Assembly on gender equality holds its first meeting today. Wishing all those taking part the very best and looking forward to their proposals. So much work to do in this area – lots started over last few years but much more to do. An important day
— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) January 25, 2020
Talking through @FineGael’s plans on remote and flexible working as well as childcare. As a mother who has worked all my life, I want to continue to pursue policies that make the workplace a fairer and more open place. #LookForward pic.twitter.com/tvgNbHUjEV
— Heather Humphreys (@HHumphreysFG) January 29, 2020
Very clear from the Taoiseach – @FineGael is the only party proposing that people keep more of their hard earned money. Work should always pay, and people's take home pay will get better every year with Fine Gael and @LeoVaradkar #cblive #GE2020 #LookForward #LeadersDebate
— ⚖️Josepha Madigan (@josephamadigan) January 27, 2020
Meeting mayor Martha Lynam & the team behind #Dundrum festival which was a huge success in 2019 👏🎭🎪 Delighted my @DeptAHG funded the event that brought our community together 🙌 #LookForward #GE2020 pic.twitter.com/I1hMVup70H
— ⚖️Josepha Madigan (@josephamadigan) January 26, 2020
So tiring to hear the usual cliche that @FineGael are ideologically opposed to social housing. I grew up in a council house. I believe in social housing. But I also know that you need a strong economy to build the houses. Only @FineGael has the balanced plan to to provide housing pic.twitter.com/aipqEmN4N3
— Regina Doherty TD (@ReginaDo) January 30, 2020
Taoiseach @LeoVaradkar nails it. You need economic growth to guarantee more resources for services and only @FineGael have the team and plan to ensure that #vmtvdebate
— Regina Doherty TD (@ReginaDo) January 30, 2020
📢The National Minimum Wage increases to €10.10 from tomorrow, 1 February 2020.
The employer PRSI threshold will also increase to ensure the minimum wage raise does not result in employers attracting a higher level of PRSI charge.@merrionstreet @EnterInnov @citizensinfo pic.twitter.com/e434QUoimu
— welfare.ie (@welfare_ie) January 31, 2020
We welcome the significant reduction in people recorded as accessing emergency homeless accommodation in December 2019. The drop of 717 (7%) in a single month is very positive and reflects the hard work by AHBs and LAs to deliver social housing. https://t.co/GAb5pazzQ0
— Peter McVerry Trust (@PMVTrust) January 29, 2020
Surveying has started for the #NationalBroadbandPlan
NBI surveyors on are the ground in Carrigaline #Cork as boots hit the ground for this landmark project #NBP #NationalBroadbandIreland #rollout #critcalinfrastructure #Project2040 For more see https://t.co/11pC8tYtl9 pic.twitter.com/crDDOMX8wz— Nicola Cooke (@nicola_cooke) January 28, 2020
In his closing statement, Fine Gael’s Leo Varadkar says Fine Gael is the only party that can ensure a strong economy #cblive #GE2020 pic.twitter.com/AdFMtpwTrm
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) January 27, 2020
https://twitter.com/paddymacc1/status/1224983662585950208
Wonderful to welcome @LeoVaradkar to Ballinasloe today to discuss the local issues that I pledge to fight for if i get the honour of being elected TD for Roscommon Galway pic.twitter.com/h8FIdcMCnz
— Cllr. Aisling Dolan (@AislingD_Cllr) February 2, 2020
Great enthusiasm & support for our superb #GeneralElection2020 candidates @josephamadigan & @nealerichmond this afternoon as Taoiseach @LeoVaradkar TD joins on a walk about meeting & greeting local businesses and residents along main street #Dundrum. #GE2020 pic.twitter.com/1CRobxJqmL
— ⚘Cllr Anna Grainger (@GraingerAnna) January 26, 2020
https://twitter.com/MichelBarnier/status/1221769360538316800
Sinn Féin wants to review the Special Criminal Court.
Great news for “good republicans” like Slab Murphy.
This would put communities and families across Ireland at risk. pic.twitter.com/sl1XoHi36Z
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) February 1, 2020
Quite a tense scene at Fine Gael event in Ballincollig. A group ambushed Simon Coveney as he was leaving, shouting 'traitor' and anti-abortion slogans. They wouldn't tell me what group if any they were from, just said they were "Irish nationalists" pic.twitter.com/Jz1JFRkax2
— Naomi O'Leary (@NaomiOhReally) January 31, 2020
Can we see some real scrutiny please on what SF do rather than what SF say? #Ge2020 https://t.co/N9GZYcp0wK
— Cllr. Emer Currie (@emer_currie1) January 28, 2020
I will never go into government with Sinn Féin. I asked my team if they would and they answered unequivocally.
Micheál Martin cannot say the same about his front bench. pic.twitter.com/zEoKqpIgQO
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) February 1, 2020
For those watching Micheál Martin on @VirginMediaNews… pic.twitter.com/6qiD3iZDTj
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) February 5, 2020
Here's another mistake:#rtept #leadersdebate pic.twitter.com/9spln2dY1D
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) February 4, 2020
Micheál Martin repeated this claim again tonight. @thejournal_ie has fact checked it previously. #rtept pic.twitter.com/JfydTsT6z9
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) February 4, 2020
We will provide 3,800 additional primary healthcare workers including physiotherapists and speech & language therapists. Fianna Fáil is promising 800. #rtept
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) February 4, 2020
Micheál Martin claims Fianna Fáil has lots of experience negotiating deals in Europe…
The last deal they negotiated was the EU IMF bailout.#RecklessFF
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 31, 2020
"Twice in my lifetime, Fianna Fáil has brought the country to the brink of bankruptcy."
—Taoiseach @LeoVaradkar. #VMTVDebate— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 30, 2020
Micheál Martin as Minister for Health in 2001 examining a model of the then proposed children’s hospital. #VMTVDebate pic.twitter.com/hx5O6fh2PM
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 30, 2020
72 hours later and still no Fianna Fáil costingshttps://t.co/kXL1tiFaGr
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 27, 2020
Fianna Fáil’s manifesto contains no real details. It highlights the fact that they are intent on trying to fool the Irish electorate rather than deliver real solutions. #RecklessFF pic.twitter.com/1zVyPKi7ez
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) January 25, 2020
Varadkar: "putting Micheál MArtin and Fianna Fáil back in charge of the economy would be like asking John Delaney to take over the FAI again in nine years time." Burn! #GE2020 pic.twitter.com/ieZ35HQtR7
— Kevin Doyle (@KevDoyle_Indo) February 4, 2020
€30,000 SALARY TOP-UP
Outrageous!! That's €600 PER WEEK.Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin’s €30k salary top-up slammed by Fine Gael TD Noel Rock as Cork politician's annual income rises up to €123k https://t.co/MqRHrAmhDW
— Christy Nolan (@rosdub) January 29, 2020
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin will go into government with Sinn Féin because this is his “last chance” to be taoiseach, Leo Varadkar has claimed #GE2020 https://t.co/f50bSO0mYA
— The Irish Times (@IrishTimes) February 4, 2020
640 patients waiting admission to hospital today in Ireland @LeoVaradkar @MichealMartinTD @MaryLouMcDonald #CareCantWait https://t.co/DKvvfuNZVG
— IHCA (@IHCA_IE) February 4, 2020
HSE spent nearly €1 million a day on agency staff in 2019 & €2.3 billion over last decade, but did nothing to fill 500 unfilled consultant posts @SimonHarrisTD @LeoVaradkar @MichealMartinTD @MaryLouMcDonald #CareCantWait https://t.co/Va46wlaJoa
— IHCA (@IHCA_IE) February 2, 2020
There are currently between 180,000 to 250,000 vapers in Ireland, we are asking candidates to support them, not further marginalize them with restrictive policies. @sinnfeinireland @FineGael @fiannafailparty @greenparty_ie @SocDems https://t.co/iuq2skDUP6#GE202
— NNA Ireland (@IrelandNna) February 4, 2020
Full story on the #FAI rescue package is here: https://t.co/va2OvH0l3p pic.twitter.com/vdYLfHSXrf
— Off The Ball (@offtheball) January 30, 2020
Gardai have updated their numbers and have confirmed that 30,000 educators and parents are at the national early years protest. #strengthinnumbers #oneunitedvoice @dcya @KZapponeTD @sinnfeinireland @fiannafailparty @FineGael @kclr96fm pic.twitter.com/jcRXg6k4h2
— ACP Ireland (@acpire) February 5, 2020
What a waste.
€5 million is nearly half the annual budget of the NPWS while the @FineGael government's continued neglect of environmental law sees taxpayers forking out €15,000 *every day*.
https://t.co/IJvl4d4s8s— Irish Wildlife Trust (@Irishwildlife) February 5, 2020