News & Statements
Irish Water needs to reverse mind-boggling decision on Stillorgan Reservoir – Richmond
The decision of Irish Water to lock Sandyford locals out of 15-acres of landscaped lands around the upgraded Stillorgan Reservoir is simply mind-boggling, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Does Fianna Fáil support the European Union and Government on the backstop – Richmond
FIANNA Fáil leader Micheál Martin needs to clarify if he backs the European Union and Government’s position on the backstop, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Richmond calls for blue card system in sport to be considered as part of National Concussion Strategy
A blue card system for Irish sporting organisations could be a means of ensuring our sports bodies are protecting players who suffer suspected concussion, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Fianna Fáils questioning of European Ill judged and Ill timed – Richmond
Fine Gael Senator Neale Richmond has slammed Fianna Fáil for more loose Brexit comments as their Brexit spokesperson Lisa Chambers questions European solidarity with Ireland in the face of Brexit.
National Concussion Strategy needed to change culture in Irish sport – Richmond
Ireland needs a National Concussion Strategy to ingrain the culture of ‘if in doubt sit them out’ in Irish sports, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Be careful what you wish for – Richmond warns against talk of premature Border Poll
Fine Gael Senator Neale Richmond has warned those calling for a border poll on a United Ireland to “be careful what they wish for”.
Fianna Fáil trying to undermine strong Irish consensus on Brexit
Fine Gael Senator and Spokesperson on European Affairs, Neale Richmond, has today (Tuesday) criticised Fianna Fáil TD Timmy Dooley for trying to undermine Ireland’s united front on Brexit.
Erasmus should be extended to older persons – Richmond
With an increase to the Erasmus budget on the horizon, the programme should be extended to older persons, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Motor insurers in the slow lane on Brexit – Richmond
The motor insurance industry needs to step up its game in terms of Brexit and send green cards to their customers, according to Fine Gael Senator Neale Richmond.
Game-changing coverage of Women’s World Cup a chance to transform women’s sports – Richmond
RTÉ and TG4’s game-changing coverage of the Women’s World Cup has shown how far women’s sports has come - and is a chance to push for seismic change here, a Fine Gael Senator has said.