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Proxy voting system will ensure our parliament is more inclusive and representative – Carroll MacNeill

The introduction of proxy parliamentary voting would make politics a more inclusive and family friendly career choice and ensure our parliament is more representative, a Fine Gael TD has said.

10th February 2022

Increased childcare supports and changes to fuel allowance season will help with cost of living – Fine Gael

Assistance including increased childcare supports and changes to the fuel allowance are measures that could help households with the cost of living, according to a group of Fine Gael TDs.

9th February 2022

Substantial development opportunity for our defence forces in Dún Laoghaire harbour – Carroll MacNeill

Major development of our defence forces is necessary following the Report of the Commission of the Defence Forces, a Fine Gael TD has said.

9th February 2022

Consumers should receive notification of end of contract for utility bills - Bruton

Measures making it easier for consumers to switch providers for utilities and other services should be considered by Government and companies themselves, according to Fine Gael TD Richard Bruton.

9th February 2022

New legislation will ensure victims of sexual abuse will not be re-traumatised during court experience – Doherty

Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty today is launching a piece of legislation with the purpose being to increase and improve the information available to the court when a convicted sex offender is before the court for sentencing. This in turn will better ensure that the victim will not be re-traumatised by the court experience. 

9th February 2022

Retrofitting will make our homes warmer while cutting energy costs – McGahon

Retrofitting will make our homes warmer, improve our health and cut energy costs according to Fine Gael Senator and Seanad Climate Action Spokesperson, John McGahon.

9th February 2022

Significant increase in funding support will see tens of thousands of homes benefit from retrofitting – Farrell

Dublin Fingal TD Alan Farrell has said that the boost in home energy upgrade supports agreed by Cabinet today will see tens of thousands of homes benefit from the scheme.

8th February 2022

Increase in electricity and working family payments will help hard-pressed households – Fine Gael

An increase in the electricity and working family payments and extending the fuel allowance season should be considered to help families and individuals with inflationary pressures, according to two Fine Gael TDs.

8th February 2022

Green light for South Kerry Greenway to majorly boost tourism in the Kingdom - Griffin

The Supreme Court’s rejection of appeals against the South Kerry Greenway paves the way for its development which will form an integral part of the region’s tourism offering throughout the 21st century, a Fine Gael TD has said.

8th February 2022

Tougher zero-tolerance approach needed towards perpetrators of domestic violence – O’Dowd

Tougher sentences are needed for perpetrators of domestic violence and particularly for those who breach court orders that are in place to protect their victims, according to a Fine Gael TD.

7th February 2022

New social media legislation must recognise photoshopped social media advertisements as harmful content - Higgins

As Safer Internet Day 2022 is celebrated across the EU (Tue, 8th Feb), we must recognise the harmful impact that unrealistic body images can have on the self-esteem of young social media users, a Fine Gael TD has said.

7th February 2022

Desperate DUP attacks a distraction - Richmond

Personalised attacks on Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, have been labelled as desperate and an attempt at distraction, by a Fine Gael TD.

6th February 2022