News & Statements
Statement on behalf of the Tánaiste regarding compensation for victims of abuse in schools
Last year, on behalf of the State, the then Taoiseach apologised to survivors of sexual abuse in day schools. It has been reported that nothing has been done since to give meaning to this apology. This is not the case.
We must ensure each child with a special educational need has an appropriate school place – Seery Kearney
We must ensure each child with a special educational need has an appropriate school place, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Insurance companies must not hike up premiums for small and medium enterprises in the wake of Covid-19 – Carroll MacNeill
Pedestrianisation of city streets to make way for outdoor seating is a welcome move for Cork businesses as they reopen after Covid-19 -Buttimer
Statement by Minister Hildegarde Naughton
Hildegarde Naughton has said she is honoured to have been appointed as a Minister of State attending cabinet in the new Government.
A strong voice for Roscommon-Galway as Aisling Dolan becomes Fine Gael Senator
Galway County Councillor Aisling Dolan has been selected as a Fine Gael Senator in the newly formed Government.
Programme for Government approved by Fine Gael
The Programme for Government was approved by the Fine Gael Electoral College today (Friday). The overall result was 80% in favour and 20% against the Programme for Government.
Bríd Smith must apologise for her ultra-populist attack on Judge & state her support for the Judiciary – Carroll MacNeill
Proposed tourism trail along the East and South-East coast has huge potential to boost visitor numbers
Malin Head to Kinsale walking route will boost tourism across nine counties
A proposed Malin Head to Kinsale walking route will boost tourism in nine coastal counties along the Wild Atlantic Way and help communities rebuild after the COVID-19 pandemic.