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TDs call for more mindful use of screen time in 2019

Two Fine Gael TDs have called on people to be more mindful of their screen time in the New Year.

7th January 2019

Speech of An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, at visit to the CSU, Bavaria, Germany

Good evening. It is a pleasure to be here, at the start of a new year, to meet with colleagues who share a similar vision about the future of Europe, as we discuss the challenges ahead.

4th January 2019

Smart phones are harming Ireland’s famous hospitality - Lombard

The overuse of smart phones is harming our world famous hospitality culture, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

2nd January 2019

Better manners required by LUAS users – Richmond

ETIQUETTE amongst Dublin’s LUAS users needs to improve, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

1st January 2019

Minister for Higher Education Welcomes Establishment of TU Dublin

The Minister for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. today (1 January 2019) welcomed the formal establishment of Technological University Dublin.

1st January 2019

Heydon calls for extension of evening & weekend local link bus services in 2019

Fine Gael Kildare South TD Martin Heydon has called for the evening and weekend local link bus routes to be extended into 2019. Established by Transport Minister Shane Ross in July 2018 on a pilot basis following a proposal from the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Chairman, the routes have been reporting increased passenger numbers.

29th December 2018

Time for election poster ban - Coffey

Fine Gael General Election candidate, Senator Paudie Coffey, has called on parties and politicians from across the political divide to unite in calling for a ban on election posters.

29th December 2018

Speedy construction of major transport infrastructure saves money - Lawlor

Major transport projects should be worked on 24/7 for earlier completion and to ensure less disruption for commuters, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

28th December 2018

Management companies must incentivise recycling in apartment blocks – Naughton

Property management companies must incentivise recycling in apartment blocks, Fine Gael TD Hildegarde Naughton has said.

27th December 2018

Richmond calls for deepening Irish engagement in EU post-Brexit

As the vista of Brexit draws closer, Fine Gael Senator and spokesman on European Affairs, Neale Richmond, has called on the Government to deepen Irish engagement in the European Union (EU) post Brexit.

24th December 2018