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Discriminatory restrictions on blood donations should be changed – Carroll MacNeill & Buttimer

Ireland should follow the UK’s lead in changing blood donation rules so eligibility to donate is based on individual circumstances regarding travel, health and sexual behaviour, rather than gender or sexuality, a Fine Gael TD and Senator have said.

26th September 2021

Statement from Fine Gael regarding Mica-affected homes

A group of Fine Gael representatives from Donegal, Mayo, Clare, Limerick, Sligo and Leitrim met today with Tánaiste Leo Varadkar.

24th September 2021

Students who were denied SUSI due to PUP should now reapply – Farrell

Students who were in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment and were subsequently not awarded the SUSI grant should now reapply through a ‘change of circumstance’ form, a Fine Gael TD has said.

24th September 2021

HSE commit to weekly site visits to maternity units to ensure full compliance with guidelines - Doherty

A commitment from the HSE that weekly site visits will commence to ensure the current guidelines are implemented in each of the 19 maternity units across the country is a welcome move in the right direction, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

24th September 2021

Fine Gael wants to hear your views on how to commemorate the Covid-19 pandemic

As we emerge from the pandemic, Fine Gael is asking people to consider the ways in which we can reflect on this period in our lives and pay tribute, remember and honour all those who lost their lives to Covid-19 and those who kept us safe.

24th September 2021

Michael Collins artefacts must be purchased by the State given historical significance – Lombard

A walking stick belonging to Michael Collins and documents linked to the political leader must be acquired by the State given their historical significance, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

23rd September 2021

Employers must commit to increasing job opportunities for people with disabilities – Conway

Employers must commit to increasing job opportunities for disabled people to tackle the disparity that exists in the employment rates of people with and without disabilities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

22nd September 2021

Ireland reaffirms commitment to climate support for vulnerable countries at United Nations General Assembly event

The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., today gave Ireland's commitment to improving the quantity and quality of finance that helps developing countries to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

22nd September 2021

Fine Gael remains firmly committed to MetroLink project- Farrell

Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has vowed to continue his work to ensure progress on Metro Link following comments today in Dáil Eireann from Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, who stated there has been no delay to the project.

21st September 2021

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar appoints Senator Maria Byrne as Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Finance

Senator Maria Byrne has been appointed as the Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Finance by An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar.

20th September 2021