News & Statements
Bumper week for employment with the creation of over 1,800 new jobs across the island – Ahearn
With the creation of over 1,800 jobs across the island of Ireland this week alone, Fine Gael is ensuring people get back to work after the pandemic, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Introduce mandatory minimum sentences to protect Gardaí and other frontline workers from rising assaults – Richmond
Swift action is needed to deal with the rise in assaults against Gardaí and other frontline workers, according to Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond.
Previous FG Justice Ministers praise Gardaí in their worldwide battle against organised crime gang
Today’s international developments against a major Irish crime gang are the culmination of a long running and high profile garda operation supported by Fine Gael in tackling organised crime.
Oral hearing into paid drop-off zone at Dublin Airport must happen- Currie
An oral hearing into the proposed paid drop-off zone at Dublin Airport must take place to allow for full scrutiny of the project, according to Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie.
Gardaí should follow PSNI’s lead and send surplus equipment to Ukraine – Richmond
With the war in Ukraine causing thousands of deaths and untold damage, Ireland must provide help in every way we can, including donating surplus supplies from An Garda Siochana to protect the Ukrainian people, according to Fine Gael TD and party spokesman on European Affairs, Neale Richmond.
Fine Gael building stronger, safer communities with connected hubs nationwide
Fine Gael representatives are holding a meeting today with Ministers, TDs and Senators joining from 32 connected hubs throughout the country, including on an island off the West coast.
Information campaign needed on cryptocurrency and related scams – Higgins
An information campaign is needed to highlight the risks associated with cryptocurrency and the prevalence of investment fraud, according to Fine Gael TD and Spokesperson on Social Media and Finance Technology, Emer Higgins.
€5m Shared Island Local Authority Development Fund will foster positive North – South relations – O’Dowd
The €5 million Shared Island Local Authority Development Fund announced today will further strengthen and drive relations both North and South, according to Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd.
All opportunities must be explored to tackle energy costs
Untapped opportunities must be explored and acted upon to protect people from rising energy prices, the Chairman of Fine Gael’s Parliamentary Party has said.
Public meeting on gender based violence to allow for important engagement – Farrell
Gender based violence will be the focus of a meeting attended tomorrow evening by Justice Minister Helen McEntee, her party colleagues and the National Women’s Council of Ireland.