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Diaspora links key to 2023 Global Invitation Initiative – Dolan

Reconnecting with our diaspora will be an essential strand of a new tourism project which will be tasked with attracting international tourists to Ireland, Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan has said.

2nd January 2023

Record funding for childcare will drive down costs for parents from today (Jan 2nd) – Seery Kearney

Senator Seery Kearney, Fine Gael’s Seanad Spokesperson for Children, said: “Budget 2023 introduces major reforms to the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) from January 2023, which will substantially improve the affordability of early learning and childcare for families.

2nd January 2023

Fine Gael putting more money back in people’s pockets with tax changes from tomorrow (1st Jan) – Carroll McNeill

Income tax changes announced in Budget 2023 that take effect from tomorrow will put more money back in people’s pockets to help them to better deal with the cost of living crisis, Minister of State at the Department of Finance, with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Jennifer Carroll McNeill has stated.

31st December 2022

Follow French lead and install solar panels in car parks – McGahon

Installing solar panels on car parks across the country would increase Ireland’s renewable energy supply, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

30th December 2022

New period poverty campaign needed to encourage local authorities to spread awareness – Higgins

A new campaign on period poverty aimed at local authorities is much needed to spread awareness, a Fine Gael TD has said.

29th December 2022

Standard minimum length should apply to multi-journey bus tickets - McGahon

A standard minimum length should be applied to bus tickets on Public Service Obligation (PSO) and commercial services, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

28th December 2022

Young adult travel card must be extended to 25-year-olds – Byrne

The Young Adult Card (YAC), which provides an average 50% public transport fare discount to those aged between 19 and 23, should be extended to 25-year-olds, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

27th December 2022

36% reduction in burglaries nationwide since 2019 - Ward

Targeted enforcement and high visibility policing has led to a 36% reduction in burglaries and property-related crime, according to Fine Gael Senator Barry Ward.

26th December 2022

Fresh focus on children’s disabilities will be key in combatting lack of therapy services – Currie & Carrigy

A revived approach to children’s disabilities will be crucial in increasing therapy services, according to two Fine Gael Senators.

21st December 2022

Supports remain available for those at risk of domestic violence over Christmas – Carroll MacNeill

New refuges will be made available in different parts of the country to support victims of domestic violence over the coming two years. In the interim, crucial supports remain available for victims of Domestic Violence, particularly over the Christmas period, according to Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.

21st December 2022