News & Statements
Carrigy expresses disappointment at Dublin GAA training session
Fine Gael’s Seanad spokesperson on Sport has expressed disappointment at reports of a group of Dublin GAA players holding a training session against current public health guidelines.
Irish Rail on track with the appointment of consultants to commence DART+ Coastal design – O’Dowd
Irish Rail are on track with the appointment of Arup as design consultants for the DART+ Coastal route from Drogheda to Greystones, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Investigation needed into Dublin GAA training session – Alan Dillon
An investigation must take place into the Dublin GAA training session, according to former Mayo footballer, Alan Dillon TD, who is Fine Gael’s spokesperson for Tourism & Sport.
Right to Disconnect will be integral to promoting remote work – Currie
The Right to Disconnect is an integral part of promoting remote working and the new Code of Practice announced today by Government is a recognition of the change that’s taken place in the workplace, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Tánaiste Signs Code of Practice on Right to Disconnect
Tánaiste also Invites Views on Putting Right to Request Remote Working into Law
Reopening of children’s shoe shops is crucial for children’s development and wellbeing – Ahearn
Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn has welcomed the confirmation from Government today (Wednesday) that children’s shoe shops are to re-open for fittings by appointment.
Irish journalist’s departure from China further evidence of lack of civic freedoms – WARD
The decision of RTÉ’s Beijing correspondent, Yvonne Murray, to flee China because she feared for her safety and that of her BBC journalist husband, is further evidence that freedom of speech is hugely constrained in China, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Former Ministers query An Taisce Glanbia court action
Four current Fine Gael TDs and former Ministers, Charlie Flanagan (Laois/Offaly), Paul Kehoe (Wexford), John Paul Phelan (Carlow Kilkenny) and David Stanton (Cork East) have strongly criticised An Taisce and accused the body of delaying a massive €140 million investment in a cheese plant on the Kilkenny Waterford border.
Dublin City Centre must be at centre of outdoor dining strategy
Following the announcement of the Government’s new public health measures, Fine Gael Dublin City Councillors say now is the time to start delivering outdoor dining and outdoor culture in our city centre.
Time for employers to identify pay gaps within their organisations – Madigan
Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, Josepha Madigan, has called on employers to ensure that any existing pay gaps in their organisation are identified and addressed ahead of the enactment of the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019, which was first introduced by Fine Gael in Government.