News & Statements
Students who were denied SUSI due to PUP should now reapply – Farrell
Students who were in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment and were subsequently not awarded the SUSI grant should now reapply through a ‘change of circumstance’ form, a Fine Gael TD has said.
HSE commit to weekly site visits to maternity units to ensure full compliance with guidelines – Doherty
A commitment from the HSE that weekly site visits will commence to ensure the current guidelines are implemented in each of the 19 maternity units across the country is a welcome move in the right direction, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Fine Gael wants to hear your views on how to commemorate the Covid-19 pandemic
As we emerge from the pandemic, Fine Gael is asking people to consider the ways in which we can reflect on this period in our lives and pay tribute, remember and honour all those who lost their lives to Covid-19 and those who kept us safe.
Michael Collins artefacts must be purchased by the State given historical significance – Lombard
A walking stick belonging to Michael Collins and documents linked to the political leader must be acquired by the State given their historical significance, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Employers must commit to increasing job opportunities for people with disabilities – Conway
Employers must commit to increasing job opportunities for disabled people to tackle the disparity that exists in the employment rates of people with and without disabilities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Ireland reaffirms commitment to climate support for vulnerable countries at United Nations General Assembly event
The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., today gave Ireland's commitment to improving the quantity and quality of finance that helps developing countries to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Fine Gael remains firmly committed to MetroLink project- Farrell
Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has vowed to continue his work to ensure progress on Metro Link following comments today in Dáil Eireann from Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, who stated there has been no delay to the project.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar appoints Senator Maria Byrne as Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Finance
Senator Maria Byrne has been appointed as the Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Finance by An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar.
Further delays to MetroLink are unacceptable – Farrell
Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Spokesperson on Climate Action, Alan Farrell, has said the reported delays to MetroLink are unacceptable and will be yet another set back for North Dublin.
Geographic breakdown shows severity of knife seizures – Richmond
A Fine Gael TD has called for dedicated, local approaches to tackle the worsening scourge of knife crime. New figures released to Dublin Rathdown’s Neale Richmond, show the worrying level of knife seizures in every County.