News & Statements
Axing of Ring Road Permission condemns Galway citizens to spend another decade stuck in their cars– Kyne
The decision by An Bord Pleanála to quash its permission for the Galway City Ring Road has been described as hugely disappointing by Fine Gael Senator and Ring Road supporter, Seán Kyne.
Time to support local broadcasters and waive levy
It is time to support local broadcasters and waive the broadcast levy, two Fine Gael politicians have said.
Programme to support female entrepreneurs must be expanded and receive more funding
A programme to assist start-up female entrepreneurs must be expanded to urban areas and receive more funding to support women in the workforce, said Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.
Strong measures to tackle domestic violence in new Bill – Carroll MacNeill
New Criminal Justice legislation contains strong measures to tackle domestic violence, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill was speaking as the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill reached Second Stage in the Dáil this week.
New figures show the need for Hate Crime legislation
Dublin Fingal TD and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Alan Farrell, has said that recent hate crime statistics published by An Garda Síochána, reinforce the need for the introduction of the Hate Crime legislation.
Health Minister must do more for people of Mid-West – Conway
The HSE Winter Plan announced by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly must be more ambitious in delivering for the people of the Mid-West, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
New meningitis vaccination campaign needed to alert public of symptoms – Burke
A new information campaign is required to inform the public about the importance of vaccinating against meningitis following recent Irish cases, said a Fine Gael TD.
Russia must be declared a terrorist state – Richmond
With Russia continuing to carry out senseless airstrikes and war crimes in Ukraine, Ireland must declare Russia a terrorist state, according to the Fine Gael spokesperson on European Affairs.
We must stand strong against vandals – Seery-Kearney
A Fine Gael Senator has said we must stand strong against those who would vandalise our community facilities.
New passport office should open in the West to improve service for applicants – Kyne
A new passport office should open in the West to process applications and help eliminate delays for service users, a Fine Gael Senator has said.