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Public campaign needed to identify victims of human trafficking – Seery Kearney

A campaign to assist members of the public in recognising and identifying a victim of human trafficking is needed to detect such offences and to support victims, according to Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney.

26th January 2022

Russian military exercises highlight the need for investment in Irish defence - O’Reilly

Russian naval exercises due to take place in Ireland’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) give cause for concern and highlight the need for investment in Irish defence, a Fine Gael Senator has said.  

26th January 2022

Clarity that four existing Search & Rescue bases will be maintained is welcome– Cummins

Confirmation of the retention of search and rescue services at four bases including Waterford is a positive development, according to Fine Gael Senator John Cummins.

25th January 2022

New vacant and derelict properties regulations will be a game changer in tackling the housing crisis- Higgins

Extending first-time buyer initiatives to vacant and derelict homes will be a significant help to young people looking to buy and renovate their own home, a Fine Gael TD has said.

23rd January 2022

Extend all work permits and visas to thank those who sacrificed so much – Richmond

A blanket two-year extension for work permits, visas and student work visas should be considered as a sign of gratitude and solidarity for those who worked through the Covid-19 pandemic in Ireland, according to a Fine Gael TD.

23rd January 2022

Prime Time feature should be shown in schools to highlight the tragic consequences of bullying – McGahon

The recent Prime Time special feature on bullying should be shown in schools as part of our efforts to eliminate this insidious problem among children and young people, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

20th January 2022

RTÉ agri correspondent appointed after position left vacant for nine months – Lombard

The appointment of Joe Mag Raollaigh as the new RTÉ Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent is a welcome move but it is disappointing that the position was left vacant for nine months, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

20th January 2022

Time is right for re-set in EU-UK relations – Richmond

After a difficult six years of Brexit negotiations, the EU-UK relationship has suffered and the time has now come for both sides to re-set relations, according to Fine Gael’s European Affairs spokesperson. 

19th January 2022

Permanent public holiday to celebrate Lá Fhéile Bríde from 2023 is historic and welcome – Heydon

The decision to introduce a new public holiday from 2023 to mark St Brigid’s Day and the Gaelic festival of Imbolc on 1st February is a historic and much welcome development, according to Minister of State and Kildare South TD Martin Heydon.

19th January 2022

CervicalCheck operated at 14% above target last year with an expected 300,000 tests carried out – Burke

The CervicalCheck programme operated at 14% above target last year with over 300,000 tests expected to have been completed, according to Fine Gael Senator Colm Burke.

18th January 2022