News & Statements
Smarter choices required to reduce waste generated by fast fashion and excessive use of white goods
If Ireland evaluated the goods which we import, our Climate Emissions would be 75% higher. Making better choices in our consumption patterns is vital if we are to tackle the global environmental crisis. A Circular Economy strategy can show us how, the Fine Gael Policy Lab has said.
Time to ‘ground’ illegal drone operators following three days of disruption at Dublin Airport – Doherty
A Fine Gael Senator has called for anti-drone systems to be deployed to counter drones that are illegally flown in the vicinity of airports, coupled with a stronger identification process for drone operators. The call comes following three consecutive days of disruption at Dublin Airport.
Dublin Airport should be liable for airline costs due to drone disruption – Brophy
Dublin Airport should be made liable for costs to an airline if management does not ensure there is a drone free area around the airport, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Social media companies must face up to their responsibilities – Higgins
Social media companies must face up to their responsibilities, Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins has said.
Sinn Féin still try to deny Mary Lou McDonald took €1,000 from criminal Jonathan Dowdall – Farrell
Sinn Fein are still trying to deny that their leader took a €1k donation from convicted torturer Jonathan Dowdall, a Fine Gael TD has said.
7,870 new jobs created by LEOs in 2022 – Richmond
Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) created almost 8,000 jobs last year which is a testament to the important work they do to support businesses across Ireland, Minister for Employment Affairs and Retail Business, Neale Richmond has said.
Development levy funds must be spent in the relevant locality – Seery Kearney
Funding from levies paid by developers to local councils should be spent in the area where the construction has been carried out to go towards the development of amenities and other community facilities, according to Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney.
Department of Housing will support appointment of additional full-time Vacant Homes Officers in Cork – Stanton
The appointment of more full-time vacant homes officer positions in Cork County Council will further encourage the refurbishment of vacant and derelict properties in towns and villages across County Cork, a Fine Gael TD said.
Companies who fail to share gender pay gaps must face serious consequences – Byrne
Irish companies who fail to publish information on gender pay gaps, as per a requirement which came into operation in May 2022, should face serious consequences, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Youth Mental Health Pathfinder Project must be implemented without delay – Dolan and Dillon
Sufficient undergraduate and post graduate places must also be laid on to meet demand for mental health support professionals