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Public meeting on gender based violence to allow for important engagement – Farrell

Gender based violence will be the focus of a meeting attended tomorrow evening by Justice Minister Helen McEntee, her party colleagues and the National Women’s Council of Ireland.

4th April 2022

Effort of Tipperary community to house Ukrainian families should serve as best practice model – Ahearn

The phenomenal effort of a Tipperary community who provided accommodation for 55 Ukrainian refugees in a refurbished convent building should serve as a best practice model of what can be done to assist in the humanitarian effort, according to Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn.

4th April 2022

Farmers should be paid to provide renewable energy to the national grid – Stanton

Farmers should be paid to provide renewable energy to the national grid, a Fine Gael TD has said.

4th April 2022

Mandatory training in dyslexia must be introduced for student teachers – Lombard

Student teachers must receive mandatory training on dyslexia to support the approximately 100,000 students with dyslexia in primary and secondary schools, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

3rd April 2022

Treatment of Women Rugby Players ‘a joke’ – Ward

The withdrawal of a motion to recognise women’s rugby as part of the senior league is a sad reflection of the IRFU’s commitment to women’s rugby, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

2nd April 2022

Senior cycle reform needs to include sports, extra-curriculars and social causes

The proposed senior cycle (leaving certificate) reform must include a change to the grading system to include students’ involvement in sports, extra-curricular activities and social causes, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

30th March 2022

Vicar St site can be used to help Ukrainian refugees - Seery Kearney

The iconic Vicar St venue in the heart of Dublin city is being made available to help Ukrainian refugees fleeing Putin’s war, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

30th March 2022

Local authority Community Response structure can bolster the support for Ukrainian refugees - Cannon

Local authorities should help the Red Cross and Government to speed up the processing of thousands of accommodation pledges from the public, a Fine Gael TD has said.

30th March 2022

Circular Economy Bill must trigger immediate action to create resilient communities - Bruton

The Circular Economy Bill must trigger immediate action to create resilient communities, according to Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Chair, Richard Bruton.

28th March 2022

Bodycam commitment welcome but cannot be delayed – Richmond

A commitment to progress legislation that will allow for the introduction of bodycams has been welcomed by a Government TD.

28th March 2022