News & Statements
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.
Peat Bill will allow extraction of Irish peat – Doherty
A new Bill will end Irish horticultural growers’ reliance on expensive imported peat as a growing medium for their produce by allowing them to extract Irish peat as part of a Just Transition.
Biodiversity and natural heritage must be protected while we build homes – Currie
Lands recognised for their outstanding biodiversity and beauty must be protected as housing projects are proposed and built, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Cost must not be a barrier to fertility treatment – Ahearn
Cost must not be a barrier to accessing fertility treatment, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
18% increase in anti-social behaviour on LUAS requires urgent action – Richmond
With rates of anti-social behaviour on public transport rising across Ireland, a dedicated strategy is needed to bring Gardaí, public transport operators and Government together to stop this trend, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Waterford leads vaccine uptake rate followed by Carlow and Wexford – Burke
The people of Ireland should be praised for their efforts in acting for the collective good as official figures show Ireland has the highest Covid vaccination uptake rate in the EU, Fine Gael TD Colm Burke has said.
500 additional policing hours will help tackle anti-social behaviour in Dublin City Centre – Higgins
500 additional policing hours as part of a new garda operation in our capital city will ensure that anti-social behaviour is minimised in our communities, according to a Fine Gael TD.
211 Dart carriages vandalised since start of the year at a cost of over €500,000 – Farrell
Over 200 Dart carriages have been vandalised since the start of the year at a cost of over €500,000, according to Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell.
Target of 91 Children’s Disability Network Teams will be in place by end of the year – Burke
All Children’s Disability Network Teams which provide services to children with complex needs will be in place across the country by the end of the year, a Fine Gael TD has said.