News & Statements
All events in Aviva Stadium to be designated under Fine Gael anti-ticket tout legislation – Ahearn
As of tomorrow 28 October, the sale of tickets for all events in the Aviva stadium will be protected under anti-ticket tout legislation, prohibiting the resale of tickets above face value, the Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Enterprise and Trade has said.
Sailing must be reinstated as a Paralympic sport in 2028 – Ward
A Fine Gael Senator has thrown his support behind the campaign by World Sailing to reinstate sailing as a Paralympic sport in the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
Expansion of apprenticeships and waiving of PLC fees promote new and alternative third-level opportunities – Dolan
With the waiving of PLC fees in Budget 2022, as well as €20 million in funding to expand apprenticeship programmes, let’s put our students first and make them aware of alternative and new pathways to progress to third-level education, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Zero tolerance for needle spiking needed to protect women – Doherty
As the night-time economy reopens, there must be zero tolerance for the spiking of women with drugs in our clubs and pubs, with increased awareness of the issue amongst men in particular needed, the Fine Gael Seanad Leader has warned.
Venues must avail of anti-ticket tout legislation to prevent fans being fleeced – Ahearn
Sporting and concert venues need to properly avail of the Government’s anti-ticket tout legislation to prevent fans from being fleeced, the Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Enterprise and Trade has said.
Funding for major trauma centre in Cork must be made available by HSE– Burke
Funding for a major trauma care centre at Cork University Hospital must be set aside in the HSE’s National Service Plan for 2022, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Flu vaccine should be given to everyone free of charge – Conway
The HSE should consider giving the flu vaccine to everyone free of charge to minimise pressure on our health service and prevent respiratory-type illnesses, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Get Gardai on the streets this Halloween – Richmond
Gardai must be visible in communities to ensure that anti-social behaviour is minimised in our communities particularly with the Halloween weekend approaching, according to a Fine Gael TD.
Proposed Special Oireachtas Committee on international surrogacy will ensure all voices are heard- Seery Kearney
The proposed creation of a Special Oireachtas Committee to consider the issue of international surrogacy will ensure all voices are heard before legislation is adopted, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Vital that DEIS identification model is completed urgently to ensure schools receive funding – Dolan
It is vital that the DEIS identification model is completed urgently so that funding can be allocated to support more schools address educational disadvantage, a Fine Gael Senator has said.