News & Statements
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.
Spouses and partners of intra-company employment permit holders should be able to work in Ireland – Stanton
Direct work access is needed for the spouses and partners of the senior management, key personnel and trainees who come to Ireland under the Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Extending child benefit for secondary school students marks a positive step forward – Higgins
Plans to extend child benefit for those up to the age of 19 in full time education is a welcome development, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Fine Gael helping the squeezed middle with expansion of child benefit – Doherty
A Fine Gael Senator has welcomed the expansion of child benefit to 18-year-olds from 1st May, for those in full-time education or who have a disability.
Sinn Féin gives two fingers to law abiding citizens with nonsensical TV licence proposal – Dillon
Sinn Féin has given two fingers to law abiding citizens who pay their TV licence with their latest nonsensical proposal to give a legal amnesty to those who haven’t paid the charge, according to Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon.