News & Statements
Continuing Brexit talks welcome – Richmond
Fine Gael TD and spokesperson on European Affairs, Neale Richmond, has welcomed the commencement of more intensive Brexit negotiations in Brussels, stressing that a deal is in everybody’s interests.
The Department and Tusla must publish their data processing impact assessments for true transparency in how personal data will be given to survivors – Seery-Kearney
Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery-Kearney has said the Department and Tusla must publish their data processing impact assessments for true transparency in how personal data will be given to survivors of Mother and Baby Homes.
Sinn Féin still has questions to answer after being forced to return £30k in Covid emergency funds meant for struggling businesses – Currie
Sinn Féin still has questions to answer after being forced to return £30,000 of COVID-19 emergency funds meant for struggling businesses, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
New Commission is an opportunity to shape a fresh media environment – Bruton
The new Future of Media Commission is an exciting opportunity to shape a new media environment and help prevent existing models being hollowed out by the rapid pace of change, the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Chairman, Richard Bruton has said.
European solidarity clear in vaccine effort – Richmond
Serious questions for Sinn Féin to answer after receiving £30k in Covid emergency funds – Doherty
Sinn Féin’s leadership have been left with serious questions to answer after three of their offices received payments from an emergency Covid fund for small businesses, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
To achieve a shared future we must deal with the past – Currie
The legacy of the Troubles is not being prioritised with the urgency and respect victims deserve, Senator Emer Currie has said. The Seanad spokesperson on Northern Ireland was speaking following the release of the Interim Report of the Westminster Northern Ireland Affairs Committee into the British Government's most recent legacy proposals.
Jobs boost for Shannon as it is selected as European Centre of Excellence by world leader Exida – Conway
Shannon is to receive a jobs boost after being selected as the European Centre of Excellence by world leader in functional safety Exida, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Urgent action needed on unlicensed ‘dial a drink service’ – Seery-Kearney
Urgent prosecutions are required to deal with the unlicensed and unregulated dial a drink services advertised on social media, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Flu jab more important than ever before – Richmond
People should speak with their GPs and pharmacists about getting the flu vaccine, which is more important than ever before, a Fine Gael TD has said.