News & Statements
Minister Humphreys launches Hot School Meals Programme 2021: Record 35,000 students to benefit
Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, has today launched the Hot School Meals Programme 2021, which will benefit some 35,000 pupils in 189 primary schools.
Dublin-Belfast economic corridor has potential to improve lives of citizens on both sides of the border
The Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor initiative has the potential to improve the lives of citizens on both sides of the border economically and socially in the spirit of solidarity and cooperation, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Frances Fitzgerald, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, elected as Vice-President of the EPP Group by a majority vote
Frances Fitzgerald, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin, has today (Wednesday) been elected as Vice-President of the EPP Group by a majority vote.
Minister Brophy announces Irish Aid support to Humanitarian Response to Fires in Rohingya Refugee Camp
In response to the fires in the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., today announced €100,000 in Irish Aid funding for Concern Worldwide to support efforts to address the crisis.
Facebook’s policies allow public figures to be targeted with calls for their death
Leaked Facebook guidelines which allow users call for the death of public figures is deeply troubling and mind boggling; a Fine Gael Senator has said.
All-island potential must be realised for higher education
The all-island potential for higher education must be realised with the announcement of the new Dublin-Belfast economic corridor, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Pay attention to water safety advice to help support the work of the RNLI – Ward
Fine Gael Dún Laoghaire Senator, Barry Ward, is calling on people to pay attention to water safety advice as part of our efforts to minimise the need for the use of our emergency services.
Bus Éireann keeping passengers safe with hand sanitizer dispensers onboard
Bus Éireann are to be commended for providing hand sanitizer onboard their fleet to keep passengers safe during Covid-19, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Paused public services should resume immediately with protective measures in place to reduce backlogs
Senator Regina Doherty has called for the immediate resumption of vital public services, mainly the Passport Office and RSA Driving Tests, with the appropriate protective measures in place.
Dublin Zoo should be reopened to ease pressure on public parks as weather improves
Dublin Zoo should be reopened on a restricted basis to ease pressure on public parks and so people can enjoy more outdoor amenities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.