Skip to main content

Latest News

Racism exists in Ireland, and we cannot turn a blind eye to it – Carroll MacNeill

IHREC’s campaign #AllAgainstRacism highlights the responsibility individuals have in combatting hateful and racist harassment experienced by too many people in Ireland today, a Fine Gael TD has said.

22nd January 2021

Awareness campaign ahead of proposed changes to Electoral Register is crucial

An information campaign to make people aware of changes to the Electoral Register and the steps they should take, will be an important part of any proposed reform, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

22nd January 2021

Social media giants must ensure appropriate safety features are in place for children and teenagers

Social media giants must ensure they have appropriate safety features in place for children and teenagers using their platforms, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

22nd January 2021

Ward encourages fellow politicians to ‘adopt’ a political prisoner to show solidarity with Belarus

Fine Gael Dún Laoghaire Senator, Barry Ward, is encouraging fellow politicians to ‘adopt’ a political prisoner from Belarus to show solidarity with the country as they deal with the aftermath of a fraudulent election.

22nd January 2021

Minister Harris approves €5.4 million to help students with disabilities in higher education institutions

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today approved a number of initiatives aimed at supporting students with disabilities to access and engage with higher education.

22nd January 2021

Local authorities must look afresh at promoting the Repair and Leasing Scheme – Bruton

Local Authorities need to look afresh at promoting the Repair and Leasing Scheme, a Fine Gael TD has said.

21st January 2021

Cultural transformation needed to meet the rising demand for work-from-home roles – Currie

A cultural transformation is needed in the employment sector to meet the rising demand for work-from-home roles, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

21st January 2021

Minister Humphreys and Fáilte Ireland announce €3.2 million in funding for outdoor recreational amenities

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today (Monday, January 16th ) announced almost €3.2 million in funding for 173 projects under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.

18th January 2021

Minister Colm Brophy launches Samaritans Freephone helpline for Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia

The Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Mr. Colm Brophy, T.D., today launched Samaritans Freephone helpline for the Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia.

18th January 2021

New one-stop shop for people who need to upskill or retrain, Minister Harris announces

The online portal – gov.ie/therightcourse - is a one stop shop for businesses, employees or unemployed persons and outlines the third level options available to them.

18th January 2021

HSE should consider widespread dispensing of Vitamin D supplements

The HSE should consider widespread dispensing of Vitamin D supplements to people free of charge, a Fine Gael TD has said.

17th January 2021

Maria Byrne nominated as Fine Gael candidate for Seanad bye-election

Fine Gael’s Executive Council has nominated Maria Byrne as the party’s candidate to contest the forthcoming Seanad Agricultural Panel bye-election.

17th January 2021