Today, Minister Heather Humphreys announced €30 million in funding to build 12 new community centres across rural Ireland.

This is one of the ways Fine Gael is building stronger communities right across the country.

Hildegarde Naughton Seán Kyne Mayor of Galway - Cllr. Eddie Hoare

Great to see over €10 million announced this morning by my colleague Heather Humphreys for two new Community Centres in #Galway €4.3 million for a new Newcastle Community Centre and €6 million for a new centre in Moycullen. #OurRuralFuture Fine Gael

A really momentous day for our rural communities.

✅ Over €30 million for 12 new build community centres across the country.

This about bringing people of all ages together and supporting our towns and villages to realise their potential.

#OurRuralFuture

Housing is the biggest issue we face as a country.

Construction has started on almost 12,000 homes this year, a 63% increase since 2023.

This Government is committed to building more homes and creating home ownership.

Wrapping up the evening taking parliamentary questions in the Dáil - a good opportunity to engage with Government and opposition TDs on the provision of special education across the country 🎓

I have spent this afternoon listening to our advocacy and parent representative groups for special education and inclusion. Really looking forward to working together in the months ahead!

I have just published the Summer Legislation Programme - 53 bills delivering on
✅ Safer streets through minimum sentencing
✅ First refusal for tenants to purchase a property they are renting
✅More money for people with a strong work history who may find themselves out of work

Best wishes to Connacht Rugby in their EPCR Challenge Cup q/f clash against Benetton Rugby 🦁 this afternoon in Treviso. Come on Connacht! 👊👊👊 🏉 🏉 🏉

What a week, and what an absolute honour it is to be reappointed Government Chief Whip & Minister for Special Education! I will continue to be a strong voice for #Galway at the cabinet table, and will give my all to ensuring fair access to education for children and young people

Pleased to announce that the new school build for Rosedale School in Galway has been approved to proceed to construction. #SpecialEducation #Galway

Ireland sees 11k new cases of skin cancer every year, a number projected to double by 2045. We’re getting creative in educating children about how to protect against the sun. The Get SunSmart! Art Competition is now open for entries from budding little artists so get drawing now!

Briefly stepping out of the Fine Gael 82nd Ard Fheis - reporting live from Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway’s Flirt FM 101.3 for Saturday with Colm Ó Mongáin’s weekly political panel! You can tune in from 1pm 📻

Fine Gael backs business.

Great to kickstart the weekend in Galway, the capital of the West, campaigning with Cllr. Clodagh Higgins, Frank Fahy, Maria Walsh MEP, Seán Kyne & Simon Harris TD. Fantastic buzz about the place ahead of the Fine Gael Ard Fheis taking place tomorrow in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway

Farmers need help and support at this difficult time. Today’s measures are an important and practical step to support the farming community. I want you to know all of us in Government are eager to assist the sector through this difficult weather time rte.ie/news/ireland/2…

Would you like to see a changing area installed at your local swimming spot? How about some steps or handrails to the water’s edge? I have now made funding available to deliver just that!📣Calling all Local Sports Partnerships and swimming enthusiasts to engage & apply by 17 May!

Difficult to sum up in just a few words all that Simon Coveney has achieved throughout his tenure as cabinet minister. Thank you for your remarkable resilience and unwavering commitment in representing Ireland over the years.

The energy that Simon Harris TD will bring to Fine Gael, and indeed the country, was palpable in the room today as he was confirmed leader! Congrats to Maria Walsh MEP & Nina Carberry on their candidacy for Europe🇪🇺🇮🇪Hard to keep up with the wealth of talent in our party right now💪🏼

Join us for the announcement of the new leader of Fine Gael. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…