News & Statements
Tánaiste announces €6million investment in capital equipment for industry research
The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD has announced the successful applicants of the Capital Equipment Fund administered by Enterprise Ireland through the Technology Gateway and Technology Centre Programmes
Parity of vaccines across the island of Ireland urgently required – Currie
A Fine Gael Senator has called for vaccine parity for all living on the island of Ireland, as people start to receive their Digital Covid Certificates by email and post.
Ireland must push for more effective sanctions against Belarusian regime – Ward
A Fine Gael Senator has called on the Irish government and our partners in the European Union to implement more effective sanctions against the regime of Alexander Lukashenko in Belarus.
Vaccination certificates should be rolled out across indoor venues – Cummins & Higgins
The expected reopening of indoor hospitality for vaccinated persons or those who have recovered from Covid should pave the way for the reopening of other indoor recreational venues in the next phase of easing of restrictions, two Fine Gael Oireachtas members have said.
HGV drivers coming from UK must comply with Irish road safety laws – Cannon
While HGV drivers’ hours are being increased to tackle driver shortages in the UK, all motorists in Ireland must continue to comply with the rules of our road to ensure safe driving and working conditions, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Builders responsible for unsafe homes need to be held to account – Seery Kearney
A register of builders who are responsible for substandard and unsafe homes needs to be established immediately, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Everyone can benefit from extended access to Farmleigh Estate this summer – Currie
Fine Gael Senator, Emer Currie, has welcomed the extension of the opening hours to the grounds of Farmleigh Estate during the summer, following her calls in the Seanad. The new extended hours come in tomorrow (Monday 12th July).
UCC should reach out to Derry – Burke
There is now a real opportunity for UCC to reach out to the Magee Campus of Ulster University and engage in a sustained period of research collaboration, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Opposition for the sake of opposition won’t build a single home – Cummins
Opposition parties demand public housing on public land but refuse to support an agency set up to do just that, according to Fine Gael Senator and spokesperson on Housing, Local Government and Heritage John Cummins.
Sinn Féin TD & Committee Chairman repeatedly refuses to condemn McCabe killers
A Sinn Féin TD and Oireachtas Committee Chairman repeatedly refused to condemn the killers of Det Jerry McCabe in Leinster House today.