News & Statements
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.
Full maternity care access must be a priority – Richmond
Confirmation from the HSE that birth partners will be able to attend births during level five of Covid restrictions is to be welcomed, a Fine Gael TD has said.
With 70 days to go a Brexit deal is still possible but preparation is vital – Richmond
Businesses must ensure they are prepared for significant change come January 1st
EU Membership vital for Covid-19 efforts – Richmond
The European Union has attracted the highest demand ever for a bond sale, ensuring member states including Ireland will be well supported during the Covid-19 crisis, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Continued Brexit preparation key to this week’s Budget – Richmond
While the response to the ongoing Covid19 pandemic will be the main focus of this week’s Budget, Brexit planning must also feature heavily, Fine Gael TD and party spokesperson on Europe, Neale Richmond has said.
Ireland must realise full potential of Erasmus programme – Richmond
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown and party spokesman on European Affairs, Neale Richmond, has welcomed the 55% funding increase for the Erasmus programme as agreed by the European Council, stating that Ireland must now realise the full potential of the programme.
Less than 90 days to exchange UK driving licences – Richmond
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown and party spokesperson for European Affairs, Neale Richmond, has called upon anyone living in Ireland who holds a UK driving licence to exchange it for an Irish version as the end of the Brexit transition period nears.
McGuinness will be an excellent Commissioner for all of Europe – Richmond
Fine Gael TD and spokesman on European Affairs, Neale Richmond, has congratulated Mairead McGuinness following the formal approval by the European Parliament of her appointment as the new European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union.
Olympic and Paralympic heroes must be supported – Richmond
Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has called on the Minister for Sport and Sport Ireland to prioritise supports for Irish athletes whose participation in the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics has been put on hold by the Covid-19 pandemic.
EU’s Brexit action regrettable but inevitable – Richmond
Fine Gael spokesperson on European Affairs, Neale Richmond, has said the announcement that the European Commission will begin an infringement process against the United Kingdom over the Internal Market Bill is an inevitable decision, albeit regrettable.