News & Statements
Statement by Fine Gael TD Brendan Griffin on the passing of journalist Michael O’Regan
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Michael O'Regan. He was a kind and decent man, and a brilliant journalist and broadcaster. But my thoughts today are with his family and friends, who will miss him immensely.
Senator Regina Doherty selected to represent Fine Gael in Dublin Euro elections
Senator Regina Doherty has been selected by Fine Gael members in Dublin to represent the party at June’s European Elections.
Community sporting facilities can play important role in preventing drug use – Seery Kearney
Support for sports and community infrastructure must be taken seriously as an essential part of the preventative support measures against drug use, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
RTÉ must fully explain execs exit packages & the cost – Dillon
RTÉ must immediately explain everything concerning the exit packages of senior executives who left the broadcaster and for how much, a Fine Gael TD has said.
An Post’s operational overhaul sparking delivery delays in West Dublin – Higgins
A new operational plan for the Fonthill and Blanchardstown delivery offices has resulted in delays for both regular mail and package deliveries, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Time for common sense from GAA over ‘no screenshot tickets’ – Lombard
It is time for some common sense within the GAA as a no screenshots tickets rule is enforced for this weekend’s national league matches, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
350 new GP training places will be positive for communities – Burke
A 350 increase in the number of GP training places this year will be positive for communities and will provide greater patient access, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke.
24-hour public transport system long overdue for Dublin – Higgins
Dublin needs an around the clock public transport service and the expansion of rail services is essential to making this happen, a Fine Gael Deputy has said.
RTÉ must disclose all exit packages in wake of wild €450K payment to former executive
Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has asked RTÉ to disclose details of all exit packages in the wake of revelations about a €450,000 payment to its former Chief Financial Officer.
Revelations on wild tax free RTÉ exit package for top exec leaves more unanswered questions – Dillon
Further revelations about a wild tax free exit package for an RTÉ executive leaves more unanswered questions about the broadcaster’s poor governance and a tax burden that will ultimately be picked up by the public, Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has said.