News & Statements
Fine Gael’s Gender Equality “Listening to You” roadshow kicks off in Kilkenny – Carroll MacNeill
Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill will be kicking off Fine Gael’s "Listening to You" public meetings on Gender Equality on Monday 21st March in Kilkenny, in association with Deputy John Paul Phelan.
Blind PhD students won’t lose benefits – Conway
Visually impaired or blind students taking part in a third level PhD can be assured they will not lose any benefits due to their education aspirations, Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway has said.
Questions remain on proposed registration system for AirBNB lettings– Lombard
Questions are outstanding on a proposed registration system for short term property rentals such as AirBNB, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Richmond slams reduced LUAS timetable for St. Patrick’s Day
A Fine Gael TD has described the decision by LUAS to implement a reduced service for the double St. Patrick’s Day Bank Holidays as ludicrous.
Vigilant watch required of Shannon and Cork Airports to ensure Ukrainian refugees have necessary supports – Conway
Authorities must keep a vigilant watch on the numbers of Ukrainian refugees arriving at Cork and Shannon Airports to ensure they can access the necessary supports, according to Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway.
Increased supports needed for non-English speakers reporting sexual and gender-based violence – Byrne
As thousands of Ukrainian women arrive into Ireland, there must be increased supports for non-English speakers reporting sexual and gender based violence, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
RTÉ needs to better demonstrate its commitment to the Irish language – Kyne
Seachtain na Gaeilge is the ideal time for RTÉ to demonstrate a renewed commitment to the Irish language, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Ní mór do RTÉ a tiomantas don Ghaeilge a léiriú níos fearr – Kyne
Is í Seachtain na Gaeilge an t-am is fearr do RTÉ tiomantas athnuaite don Ghaeilge a léiriú, a dúirt Seanadóir de chuid Fhine Gael.
Tone deaf paid drop-off and collection zone at Dublin Airport must be scrapped – Currie
The proposed paid drop-off and pick-up zone for passengers at Dublin Airport and approved by Fingal County Council must not go ahead without viable public transport options, according to Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie.
Future DEIS allocations should be informed by need identified in upcoming census data – Dolan
Future DEIS school allocations should be informed by need based on the upcoming census data, a Fine Gael Senator has said.