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UK Government must clarify if they intend to break international law on Brexit Withdrawal Agreement – Richmond

Fine Gael’s Neale Richmond has called on the UK Government to clarify today’s statement in the House of Commons by the Northern Ireland Secretary that the UK intends to breach international law.

8th September 2020

Look North for guidance on birthing partner access for labour and antenatal visits- Currie

We must look North for guidance on birthing partner access to hospitals for labour and antenatal visits, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Emer Currie was speaking ahead of a crucial meeting tomorrow in Holles Street in relation to public health guidelines.

8th September 2020

Fine Gael Councillor Colm Markey replaces Mairead McGuinness as MEP for the Midlands-North West constituency

Fine Gael Councillor Colm Markey said he is honoured to become an MEP for the Midlands -North West constituency and will work hard to serve the interests of the Irish people in the European Parliament.

8th September 2020

Fantasy rhetoric on Brexit must be challenged ahead of key talks this week – Richmond

Ahead of key Brexit talks this week, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Neale Richmond, has stated that the fantasy Brexit rhetoric coming from the UK must always be challenged.

6th September 2020

1 in 4 drug users at festivals now get high on laughing gas – Higgins

Legislation must be introduced to limit the sale of nitrous oxide or ‘laughing gas’, a drug that is leading to paralysis and death, particularly among young people, Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins has said.

6th September 2020

Communities urged to have their say on the Galway to Athlone Cycleway project ahead of submission deadline – Dolan

Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan has urged the public to have their say on the Galway to Athlone Cycleway project ahead of the submission deadline on Monday.

5th September 2020

Statement from An Tánaiste and Fine Gael Leader Leo Varadkar on the submission by the Government of two names to fill the European Commission vacancy

The Government has submitted the names of Ms Mairead McGuinness, currently First Vice President of the European Parliament, and Mr Andrew McDowell, until recently Vice President of the European Investment Bank.

4th September 2020

Public health guidelines should feature in COVID Tracker App

The COVID-19 Tracker App should be expanded to help inform people of the updated guidelines designed to keep the pandemic under control in Ireland, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

4th September 2020

Men urged to look after their health as part of prostate cancer awareness campaign – Richmond

Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond is working with the Marie Keating Foundation to raise awareness of prostate cancer and to break the stigma that men can experience when speaking about their health.

1st September 2020

Speedy timeline for delivery of Babybox needed - Richmond

Fine Gael TD, Neale Richmond, has called on the Children’s Minister to publish a speedy timeline for the national roll out of the Babybox programme.

30th August 2020