Class of '22! Took a day trip to Cork today for a graduation of sorts, as me and 23 other Councillors from around the country were awarded our certificates of completion for the first outing of UCC Ireland's Climate Crisis and Local Government course, developed with @AILGIre!

Watch NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern pick apart this reporter's question during a joint press conference with Finnish PM Sanna Marin. He asked the pair 'are you two meeting because you're similar in age and got a lot of common stuff there?' Read more: trib.al/HSLyzZQ

Speaking on Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio 1 this morning discussing the launch of the Public Consultation on the EPSEN review. This review is about ensuring that the views of persons with disabilities are heard and fully considered in policy making! gov.ie/epsenreview

Great morning in Cork with my Fine Gael colleagues @davidstantontd & Susan McCarthy joining students & staff in Scoil Bhríde & CBS Primary in Midleton. 9 special classes between the two schools, an amazing endorsement of #SpecialEducation! (joined by Alfie the therapy dog 🐩😊)

Immensely proud of the achievements of the 1st govt of an internationally recognised independent Ireland on the centenary of the foundation of our State. Their resolve ensured the triumph of liberal democratic principles. An achievement not matched by most new states of the time.

Paschal Donohoe is departing as Ireland's finance minister after 5 years Highlights of his time: 🔵Balanced budget 🔵No recession 🔵Debt falling 🔵COVID supports 🔵Eurogroup President 🔵Record public services funding 🔵Full employment Stability and integrity Paschal Donohoe

'You've some brass neck'. Leo Varadkar and Mary Lou McDonald clash in the Dáil during a debate over election expenses. Get the full story here: newstalk.com/news/varadkar-…

Weird. Sinn Fein appears to use the one company to do all their printing for election material for most of their election candidates in the Republic. No sign of the company on their election expenses. Election literature for multiples of candidates would be a hefty bill.

My @irishtimes article today: It seems grotesque that Sinn Féin should raise the issue of political donations at all michaelmcdowell.ie/grotesque-that…

All politics is local! 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 Great to have Fine Gael Cllrs over to visit the European Parliament in Brussels this week, to discuss what's affecting them in their local communities & what #Europe can do to help!

Many thanks to Commissioner Mairead McGuinness for taking time out this week to speak to Fine Gael Cllrs visiting Brussels. 💳 Digital Finance 🔋 Renewable Energy 🇬🇧 Brexit 🚃 Regional Development 🇺🇦 War in Ukraine Just some of the topics on the agenda 👆

This day next week, Fine Gael will be hosting the first in a series of regional ‘Backing Business’ workshops. Taking place in Cork, you can register here: events.finegael.ie/small-business…

This is really poor and highly disappointing behaviour from the President. Again.

Last week our 23/24 Biodiversity Plan was launched by an Taoiseach @leovaradkar 🌳 🌲Míle buíochas to an Taoiseach, David Stanton @deirdreclunemep and @susanmccarthyfg for marking this important moment with us 🌍

The Fields. Paris is hopping, lads.

.Susan McCarthy has been a stellar public representative for East Cork and is the kind of person we need to see more of in politics - highly capable, tuned into people and caring. I wish her the very best in the next chapter of her life. corkindependent.com/2023/11/08/eas…

Today we saw further evidence of Sinn Féin being irresponsible. And seeking to cause division when we should be standing united against the thugs and criminals.

Wonderful opening Night with Deputy Mayor Annemarie Ahearn, Susan McCarthy, Crawford curator @michaeljwaldron and Footprint Award Winner Danny Mc Carthy Danny McCarthy all taking part in the opening speeches led by Co-Artistic director Ilse de Ziah

Vote John Mullins. (And get him out of Cork.) John Mullins @finegael @simonharrisTD Simon Coveney Deirdre Clune

A reminder from Reggie Reggie, Blackrock Road today folks. Polls are now open. Vote for Mullins #1 (and get him out of cork) #MullinsForEurope