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Doherty supports bid for post-Brexit move of European weather forecasting projects to Ireland

Fine Gael Senator and Leader of Seanad Éireann, Regina Doherty, has given her backing to Met Éireann’s bid for the relocation of the EU-funded work carried out at the European Centre for Medium Range Forecasting. Currently based in Reading in the UK, the most significant activities up for grabs include both climate change and atmosphere monitoring services.

27th November 2020

Survey on sexual harassment to reveal true experiences of third level students and staff – Carroll MacNeill

Today’s announcement from Minister Simon Harris confirming a survey into bullying and sexual harassment in higher education institutions, will offer a platform for students and staff to share their first-hand experience of the endemic sexual violence within our HEIs, Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said.

26th November 2020

Final steps taken to establish Munster Technological University (MTU) –Burke

The passing of all of the necessary legislation today will now allow the Munster Technological University to be established (MTU) on 1st January 2021, a Fine Gael TD has said.

25th November 2020

Left-wing campaign will kill the potential of the Land Development Agency - Bruton

A left-wing ideological campaign against the Land Development Agency (LDA) will kill off its potential to provided much needed homes, a Fine Gael TD has said.

25th November 2020

Eir CEO must clarify comments about Sligo Call Centre- Feighan

Eir CEO Carolan Lennon needs to clarify her comments made on RTE’s PrimeTime about Eir’s Sligo call centre last night and again in the Oireachtas Transport Committee today, a Fine Gael Minister has said.

25th November 2020

Nasal flu vaccine should be extended to teenagers – Conway

Clare Fine Gael Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Health, Martin Conway, has today called on the Minister for Health to increase the age of eligibility for the free flu vaccine for teenagers up to 17 years of age.

25th November 2020

Ireland should look to Nordic countries in allowing patients access to their medical records – Burke

Ireland should look to other countries like Norway and Sweden where patients can access their medical notes through a secure online portal, a Fine Gael TD has said.

25th November 2020

Follow international examples in using seized cash to fight crime – Richmond

Dublin Rathdown Fine Gael TD, Neale Richmond, has urged the Government to follow the examples of countries like France and New Zealand in using seized crime cash to fight crime at source.

25th November 2020

Just transition funding will help create sustainable communities in Longford and the Midlands

Funding for projects in Longford and the Midlands approved under the Just Transition Fund is positive and will benefit our communities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

24th November 2020

Check that cough/ November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month – Richmond

While Covid-19 is at the forefront this winter, it is crucial that the symptoms of other respiratory diseases, like a persistent cough, do not go unnoticed, according to Fine Gael TD, Neale Richmond.

24th November 2020

Public consultation period on Bus Connects must be extended – Seery-Kearney

The public consultation period of six weeks for Bus Connects must be extended in the context of Covid-19, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

23rd November 2020

Funds seized from Kinahan and other gangs should be used for anti-crime measures - Richmond

Monies seized by An Garda Síochána, CAB and other state agencies must be used to tackle criminality at source, a Fine Gael TD has said.

23rd November 2020