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Community Sponsorship Scheme must be ramped up to support those fleeing Ukraine – Stanton

The Community Sponsorship Scheme should be ramped up and given more resources due to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine, according to Fine Gael TD David Stanton.

3rd March 2022

Twitter must ban European access to Russian state media - Higgins

Twitter must follow the actions of Facebook and Instagram and ban access to Russian state media on its platform, Fine Gael’s Spokesperson on Social Media has said.

2nd March 2022

Airlines must keep flight prices low for those fleeing Ukraine – Buttimer

Ryanair, Aer Lingus and other airlines must ensure their fares are at a minimum and remain fixed, or free, for people fleeing the Ukrainian crisis, a Fine Gael Senator has said. 

2nd March 2022

Proposed EU Directive to allow Ukrainian people live and work here is welcome step – Higgins, O’Dowd & Richmond

The proposed activation of the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive to enable Ukrainian people live and work here for up to three years would be a welcome step, according to three Fine Gael TDs.

1st March 2022

Minister Brophy announces €2.5 million Irish Aid funding to UNAIDS

The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Disapora, Colm Brophy TD, today announced Irish Aid funding of €2.5 million to UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. The Minister made the announcement at a meeting with UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, to mark UN Day of Zero Discrimination.

1st March 2022

Social media companies must increase moderation of Russian content - Higgins

Social media companies must increase their verification of content that purports to be from Ukraine and immediately remove any fake footage to protect against the spread of Russian misinformation, a Fine Gael TD has said.

27th February 2022

Councils should consider introducing dedicated parking spaces for those with hidden disabilities – Carrigy

Local authorities should consider introducing parking spaces for people with hidden disabilities in public places, according to Fine Gael Senator Micheál Carrigy.

27th February 2022

Sanctions must be extended to Belarussian regime for its support in Russian invasion - Ward

Sanctions must be extended to the Lukashenko regime in Belarus over its support of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

26th February 2022

Cycling Ireland invited before Oireachtas Committee to discuss governance structure concerns - Cannon

Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon has requested Cycling Ireland to appear before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media to discuss concerns relating to governance structures within the organisation.

25th February 2022

RTÉ must address sexist and demeaning comments made by 2FM presenters - Cannon

The national broadcaster must address the sexist and insulting comments made by two of their presenters in a video promoting a new RTÉ radio programme, a Fine Gael TD has said.

24th February 2022