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It’s time for an EU-wide free travel scheme - Doherty

EU Member States should agree and implement an EU-wide version of the Irish free travel scheme to  improve mobility and reduced cost of living pressures for older people in the EU, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

15th May 2024

GAA must explain GAAGO gameplan at Oireachtas – Lombard

The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) needs to explain what can be done to ensure more people see hurling and football matches on free to air TV, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

13th May 2024

Cancer patients should be entitled to defer maternity leave

Minister Roderic O'Gorman must prioritise legislation to help mothers dealing with cancer diagnoses while pregnant or post-partum to defer their maternity leave, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

13th May 2024

Improved supports for businesses & better infrastructure in Dublin are key priorities for FG candidate Regina Doherty

Supporting Irish businesses to get better funding and access to the EU Single Market and ensuring infrastructural projects are delivered more efficiently are among the key priorities for Fine Gael’s Dublin MEP candidate Senator Regina Doherty.

12th May 2024

Cancer patients’ medical card application process must be simplified

The Department of Health and the HSE must consider removing the arduous application process associated with discretionary medical cards for those with cancer and other serious illnesses, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

11th May 2024

Statement from Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach Simon Harris on the Death of Mary Banotti

It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Mary Banotti. Mary was a talented politician, a trailblazer and a joy to be around. She was smart, wise and funny. Mary Banotti served as an MEP for Dublin from 1984 to 2004 and was Fine Gael’s presidential candidate in the 1997 presidential election.

11th May 2024

More competition needed to stop airlines ripping off Irish soccer fans – Doherty

Greater choice on popular air travel routes must be provided to consumers to stop airlines from overcharging Irish fans attending the FA Cup Final on the 25th May, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

10th May 2024

Taoiseach meets with councillors and candidates to discuss priorities for Cork County

More ambition on housing, connecting communities through transport and broadband, delivering water infrastructure and backing small businesses are among the plans Fine Gael Councillors and local election candidates have to continue to develop Cork county over the next five years.

10th May 2024

GAA President invited before Seanad to discuss GAAGO controversy – Lombard

The President of the GAA has been invited before the Seanad to discuss issues of concern regarding subscription service GAAGO broadcasting matches, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

9th May 2024

Dublin Taskforce will provide focus to deliver change for the city

The appointment of a new Dublin City Taskforce is a welcome and crucial step in revitalising and restoring the capital city, Fine Gael representatives have said.

9th May 2024