News & Statements
St Brigid’s Day 2023 is ideal opportunity to start new public holiday – Heydon
Minister of State and TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon, has restated his commitment to secure an additional public holiday for St Brigid’s Day.
Companies can show appreciation for employees and boost Irish business this Christmas – Byrne
Companies can avail of relaxed rules around the Small Benefit Exemption when purchasing gift vouchers to show appreciation for their staff and also help to boost Irish businesses this Christmas, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Beware of bogus websites and fraudsters this Black Friday – Higgins
Buyers should be aware of bogus websites and fraudsters when shopping online this Black Friday, a Fine Gael TD has said
Greater enforcement of short-term letting Airbnb legislation needed to tackle rental crisis– Lombard
Greater enforcement of short-term letting legislation is urgently needed as there are ten times as many properties on Airbnb than on long term rental sites, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
National Lotto Regulator must appear before Oireachtas Committee – Durkan
The Regulator of the National Lottery must come before an Oireachtas Committee to answer questions surrounding the longest running roll-over in the history of the game, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Inclusive, fact-based RSE programme is crucial to ending sexual violence – Carroll MacNeill
Our current relationship and sexual education (RSE) curriculum requires urgent updating to be brought into the 21st century and turn the tide against sexual and gender-based violence once and for all, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Conway appointed to international OSCE panel to represent people with disabilities
Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway has been appointed to a panel within the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to promote political participation of people with disabilities.
RTÉ must explain why Andrew McGinley was dropped from Late Late Show – Carrigy
RTÉ must outline their reasons for removing Andrew McGinley, who was due to appear on the Late Late Show to raise funds for his charity As Darragh Did, from the line-up at the last minute, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Major clampdown required to regulate sale of imported solid fuels – O’Dowd
A major clampdown on the cross-border sale of solid fuels on online platforms is required in order to protect health and avoid illegal advertising, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Climate action, tackling sexual violence and special education are key priorities for Fine Gael in the Oireachtas this week – Bruton and Carroll MacNeill
Climate action, tackling sexual violence and special education are key priorities for Fine Gael representatives in the Houses of the Oireachtas this week.