News & Statements
Cultural change must continue to match Gardaí mental health spending – Richmond
Government spending on mental health supports for Gardaí has increased over the last three years which is a clear sign of the commitment to prioritise the well-being of Gardaí, Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has said.
Cork Covid protest must be stopped
Authorities must ensure that an anti-Covid restrictions protest planned for Cork on Saturday is stopped following yesterday’s shocking scenes in Dublin City, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Covid protestors bring shame to our capital’s streets
Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has slammed protestors who took to the streets of Dublin today in an action that led to violent scenes.
Justice Plan 2021 offers chance to tackle knife crime
The Scottish model and new Garda powers are key to tackling the scourge of knife crime on our streets, Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has said.
Ulster Bank withdrawal a bitter blow – Richmond
The withdrawal of Ulster Bank from the Irish market after 160 years of operations has been described as a bitter blow by Fine Gael TD and Oireachtas Finance Committee Member, Neale Richmond.
Use seized cash to stop crime at source – Richmond
Deputy Richmond and Councillor Kenneth Egan want money seized directed at preventing youths from turning to crime
Threats against journalist are evil and sinister – Richmond
Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has strongly condemned the threats issued against a journalist and his team who produced a BBC Panorama documentary on the Kinahan cartel and their links to professional boxing.
Kinahan’s sportwashing efforts must be crushed
Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has called on all parties to ensure international mob boss Daniel Kinahan has no involvement with boxing at any level following the airing of an explosive BBC documentary tonight.
Public awareness campaign needed to highlight the risks of online shopping post-Brexit – Richmond
A Government public awareness campaign is needed to highlight additional customs charges affecting many online shoppers when ordering from UK-based websites according to Fine Gael TD and party spokesman on European Affairs, Neale Richmond.
10% no show rate for driving tests must be addressed before level 5 exit – Richmond
Fines for repeat offenders should be considered to address the backlog of driving tests before they resume for the general public after Level 5, a Fine Gael TD has said.