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British Government proposals create more problems than solutions - Richmond

A Fine Gael TD has slammed new legislation announced by the British Government that seeks to unilaterally override the Northern Ireland Protocol through domestic law.

13th June 2022

NTA must get serious about public transport to Phoenix Park – Currie

Transport officials must consider providing public transport that operates within Phoenix Park and connections for residents from surrounding areas, according to Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie.

12th June 2022

Families to benefit from removal of children’s hospital charges – Burke

The financial burden on families with children in hospital will be reduced with the slashing of overnight and in-patient hospital charges, a Fine Gael TD has said.

9th June 2022

European deal gives momentum to Irish campaign for gender equality on boards - Higgins

Deputy Higgins said, “Achieving gender equality in the boardroom is a major ambition of mine, which is why I introduced the Corporate Governance (Gender Balance) Bill last year, to start working towards a quota of at least 40% women on our corporate boards in Ireland.

8th June 2022

Public transport fare reductions should be extended – Farrell

Dublin Fingal TD and Climate Action Spokesperson for Fine Gael, Alan Farrell, has called on the Government to extend public transport fare reductions in Budget 2023.

8th June 2022

Food security should be a national priority – Burke

Food security should be a national priority according to a Fine Gael TD. Cork North Central Deputy Colm Burke said “We need an urgent national debate on food security involving all stakeholders and the wider community.

6th June 2022

Water safety must be at the forefront of people's minds over the bank holiday weekend - Ward

This bank holiday weekend, we must bear in mind the importance of keeping safe around our coasts and inland waterways, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

4th June 2022

International surrogacy must form part of Health Minister’s Bill - Seery Kearney

International surrogacy must form a key part of our future legislation on assisted human rights reproduction, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

4th June 2022

Significant tax breaks required in upcoming Budget – Phelan

The rate at which people enter the top tax bracket must be changed significantly to offer greater relief to all as the cost of living continues to pinch, a Fine Gael TD has said.

4th June 2022

Have your say on the Future of Childcare – Byrne

Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne is encouraging people to have their say on the future of childcare. Senator Byrne is hosting a public meeting in Limerick on the topic on Thursday the 9th of June.

3rd June 2022

Why do Sinn Féin want to close our regional airports? – Carey

Sinn Féin’s suggestion of pulling staff from airports across the country during the height of the summer season would effectively shut our regional airports, a Fine Gael TD has said.

1st June 2022

TFI 90-minute rail fares must extend to Skerries and Balbriggan - Doherty

A Fine Gael Senator has criticised the “exclusion” of rail commuters in Skerries and Balbriggan from Transport for Ireland’s (TFI) ‘90-minute fare’ scheme.

31st May 2022