News & Statements
Virgin Media’s broadcasting of Gilligan documentary warrants wider examination of editorial standards – Seery Kearney
A Fine Gael Senator is seeking a special sitting of the Oireachtas Media Committee to examine the protocols and safeguards that should be in place regarding editorial decisions in broadcasting.
Security for Search & Rescue staff must be guaranteed – Doherty
Securing the continuity terms and conditions of Ireland’s Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter crews must be guaranteed, amid increased concerns surrounding the awarding of the SAR contract to Bristow Ltd, commencing in July 2025, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
PHREAG report shows Government’s Covid response was right – Conway
Ireland’s excess mortality was among the lowest in Europe during the Covid pandemic and is a testament to the responses of the Government and Irish people, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Farmers frustrated with changes to nitrates limits– Lombard
Farmers have been left frustrated and disappointed at the changes to nitrates derogation limits and delays in farm payments, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Government ‘inter-state’ case may be the only way to stop UK Troubles Legacy Bill – Currie
The Irish Government should take an inter-state case to the International Court of the Council of Europe when the UK passes the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
180,000 homes, farms, and businesses in rural Ireland ready to access broadband – Ahearn
With the 50,000th connection to the National Broadband Plan set to happen today, a Fine Gael Senator has outlined that an additional 180,000 homes, farms, and businesses across rural Ireland can also connect to the service in just 10 days if they wish.
Minister Naughton rejects criticism by John Gilligan programme makers
A Fine Gael Minister has rejected claims that comments she made criticising the production of a three-part programme on convicted drug dealer John Gilligan were ‘opportunistic’.
Government should reward primary schools which ban smartphones
Primary schools which ban smartphones should be rewarded by Government, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Review of School Transport Scheme must be published urgently
The review of the School Transport Scheme must be published without further delay, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Winter electricity credits must match last year’s Budget
Householders should receive at least the same amount of electricity credits this winter as provided in last year’s Budget, a Fine Gael Senator has said.