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Talk of a United Ireland referendum is irresponsible - Richmond

Reacting to comments by Sinn Féin deputy leader, Michelle O’Neill, Fine Gael Senator, Neale Richmond has stated that talk of a United Ireland referendum is irresponsible.

Oireachtas Brexit delegation to Westminster a success - Coghlan

Fine Gael Senator and Seanad Leas Chathaoirleach, Paul Coghlan, has discussed Brexit with a wide range of British politicians as part of an Oireachtas European Affairs delegation to Westminster. The visit comprised members of both Houses of the Oireachtas who sit on the EU Affairs Committee and also the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the UK from the EU.

Richmond invites UK Brexit politicians to Irish border

At an engagement between the Seanad Brexit Committee and the UK Department for Exiting the European Union, Fine Gael Senator, Neale Richmond, invited UK Brexit politicians to the Irish border to discuss the potential impacts of Brexit. 

Brexit clock is ticking, detail is needed - Richmond

Ahead a series of engagements at Westminster this week, Fine Gael Senator Neale Richmond has urged UK politicians to provide detailed solutions to the problems posed by Brexit.

Rolling Stones Fans Can’t Get No Fair Transaction - Fans Gouged As TD Urges Action

Today, Rolling Stones fans were outraged as concerts across the globe sold out with tickets instantly appearing on Ticketmaster-owned Seatwave for multiples of face value. Fine Gael TD Noel Rock last year authored legislation to ban the above cost reselling of tickets and today called for that legislation to be enacted by Government immediately.

Fianna Fáil’s ever-changing stance on Brexit shows clear lack of understanding - Richmond

Fianna Fáil's ever-changing stance on Brexit shows a clear lack of understanding of how the negotiations are actually run and the processes required, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Online public consultation portal a marvellous move for democracy- Corcoran Kennedy

An online public consultation portal will soon make it easier for citizens to have their say on both local and national initiatives, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Minister for Health welcomes passing of Referendum Bill through Second Stage in the Dáil

The Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD, today (Wednesday) welcomed the passing of the Referendum Bill through Second Stage in the Dáil.

Mary Mitchell O’Connor passes into law the Technological Universities Act

Failure to tackle childhood obesity would be tantamount to failing every child in Ireland - Farrell

The State will face consequences for generations to come if we don’t tackle childhood obesity now, the chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs has said.

Minister Mitchell O’Connor concludes successful Middle East trip

Senator Reilly congratulates Gardaí and Revenue Commissioners on closure of illicit cigarette factory in Louth

Fine Gael Senator James Reilly has congratulated Gardaí and Revenue Commissioners on the closure of an illicit cigarette factory in Louth today (Thursday).