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National roads projects must procced without further delay – Carrigy

Fine Gael politicians will highlight the importance of national road construction projects as agreed by Government at a meeting with the Transport Minister this week.

10th September 2023

Virgin Media’s broadcasting of Gilligan documentary warrants wider examination of editorial standards – Seery Kearney

A Fine Gael Senator is seeking a special sitting of the Oireachtas Media Committee to examine the protocols and safeguards that should be in place regarding editorial decisions in broadcasting.

9th September 2023

Security for Search & Rescue staff must be guaranteed – Doherty

Securing the continuity terms and conditions of Ireland’s Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter crews must be guaranteed, amid increased concerns surrounding the awarding of the SAR contract to Bristow Ltd, commencing in July 2025, according to a Fine Gael Senator.

8th September 2023

PHREAG report shows Government’s Covid response was right - Conway

Ireland’s excess mortality was among the lowest in Europe during the Covid pandemic and is a testament to the responses of the Government and Irish people, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

8th September 2023

Farmers frustrated with changes to nitrates limits– Lombard

Farmers have been left frustrated and disappointed at the changes to nitrates derogation limits and delays in farm payments, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

7th September 2023

Government ‘inter-state’ case may be the only way to stop UK Troubles Legacy Bill – Currie

The Irish Government should take an inter-state case to the International Court of the Council of Europe when the UK passes the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

6th September 2023

180,000 homes, farms, and businesses in rural Ireland ready to access broadband – Ahearn

With the 50,000th connection to the National Broadband Plan set to happen today, a Fine Gael Senator has outlined that an additional 180,000 homes, farms, and businesses across rural Ireland can also connect to the service in just 10 days if they wish.

5th September 2023

Minister Naughton rejects criticism by John Gilligan programme makers

A Fine Gael Minister has rejected claims that comments she made criticising the production of a three-part programme on convicted drug dealer John Gilligan were ‘opportunistic’.

4th September 2023

Government should reward primary schools which ban smartphones

Primary schools which ban smartphones should be rewarded by Government, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

3rd September 2023

Review of School Transport Scheme must be published urgently

The review of the School Transport Scheme must be published without further delay, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

3rd September 2023