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Decision to adopt Optional Protocol a major relief for people with disabilities – Casserly

The Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will strengthen Ireland’s commitment to making our country a more equal place, a Fine Gael councillor has said.

9th October 2024

Ratification of optional protocol is a key step for equality – Conway

The decision to accede to the Optional Protocol to UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is a welcome decision, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

8th October 2024

Proposal to scrap Irish exemption for dyslexic students would be a shattering blow for families – Lombard

An Oireachtas Committee which is recommending that students with dyslexia should no longer be exempt from studying Irish needs to explain its rationale, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

8th October 2024

Flood Relief Scheme and supports must be fast tracked – O’Donovan

Immediate acceleration of the Bantry flood relief scheme must begin now, a Fine Gael General Election Candidate has said, following another devastating flood.

7th October 2024

Three-star cap for hotels who don’t prioritise accessibility – Bradley

Fine Gael Senator Nikki Bradley has written to Fáilte Ireland urging that no hotel is to receive more than three stars without adequately catering for people with disabilities. 

6th October 2024

Sinn Fein knew for 14-months they had given references to child sex offender - and did nothing – Doherty

A Fine Gael MEP is calling on Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald to admit what she and her senior leadership knew about senior members of her team giving references to a child sex offender from her team.

6th October 2024

Statement from Senator Aisling Dolan on the death of Cllr. John Naughten

I'm deeply saddened to hear the heartbreaking news about John yesterday.

5th October 2024

Statement from Minister Helen McEntee on the death of Cllr. John Naughten

John Naughten’s death is utterly devastating for his family, his neighbours and his colleagues. 

5th October 2024

Statement from Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris

Today, the Fine Gael family is in mourning. We are utterly bereft at the death of our friend and colleague, John Naughten.

5th October 2024

Breastfeeding in public places must become more normalised – Ward

A Fine Gael Senator has welcomed the largest group of breastfeeding mothers to Leinster House to mark National Breastfeeding Week.

3rd October 2024

Plan for smartphones dials down danger for children - Seery Kearney

Give parents and children the right tools they need to stay safe online, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

2nd October 2024

Record justice budget will deliver more Gardaí to build stronger, safer communities – Ward

Record funding for the justice sector in Budget 2025 will recruit an additional 1,000 Gardaí and provide more public order equipment for officers on the beat, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

1st October 2024