News & Statements
Social Media companies must be treated as publishers not platforms – McGahon
Social media companies like Twitter and Facebook must now take responsibility and realise that they are publishers and not platforms according to Fine Gael Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Climate, Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, John McGahon.
Home-helps and other caregivers should be included in vaccination priority groups – Burke
Fine Gael Spokesperson on Health, Colm Burke, TD, has said home-helps and other caregivers need to be vaccinated as a priority to protect older and vulnerable people living at home.
Leave.EU in Ireland may not be GDPR compliant – Richmond
Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has written to the Data Protection Commissioner querying if Brexit campaign organisation, Leave.EU, which has recently relocated to Waterford, is GDPR compliant.
Dillon welcomes deadline extension for Sports Capital and Equipment Programme
Fine Gael Spokesperson on Tourism and Sport, Alan Dillon, TD, has welcomed the extension of the deadline for applications to the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme.
Remote job announcements deserve red ribbon moment – Currie
Remote roles deserve more visibility and recognition in the jobs market, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Minister Donohoe encourages businesses to avail of supports as further restrictions take effect
The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD, has today (Friday) encouraged businesses to avail of the range of support schemes in place to reduce the impact of new public health restrictions on their business.
Richmond refers Brexit campaign organisation to ComReg
Fine Gael TD and spokesman on European Affairs, Neale Richmond, has referred the Leave.eu campaign organisation to ComReg following its relocation to Waterford.
Land Development Agency will be a game changer in delivering affordable housing – Bruton
The Land Development Agency will be a game changer in delivering affordable homes as part of a balanced mix of housing, according to Fine Gael TD and Parliamentary Party Chair, Richard Bruton.
Stamp recognising anniversary of the Disestablishment of the Church of Ireland is a welcome initiative
Minister Heather Humphreys has today welcomed the decision by An Post to formally recognise the 150th Anniversary of the Disestablishment of the Church of Ireland.
Resources for online learning support needed for parents and children during Level 5 Restrictions – Currie
The Department of Education must prioritise assistance and resources for schools to provide online teaching and learning to children during current Level 5 restrictions, a Fine Gael Senator has said.