News & Statements
Proxy voting system will ensure our parliament is more inclusive and representative – Carroll MacNeill
The introduction of proxy parliamentary voting would make politics a more inclusive and family friendly career choice and ensure our parliament is more representative, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Increased childcare supports and changes to fuel allowance season will help with cost of living – Fine Gael
Assistance including increased childcare supports and changes to the fuel allowance are measures that could help households with the cost of living, according to a group of Fine Gael TDs.
Substantial development opportunity for our defence forces in Dún Laoghaire harbour – Carroll MacNeill
Major development of our defence forces is necessary following the Report of the Commission of the Defence Forces, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Consumers should receive notification of end of contract for utility bills – Bruton
Measures making it easier for consumers to switch providers for utilities and other services should be considered by Government and companies themselves, according to Fine Gael TD Richard Bruton.
Cavan’s inclusion in Hidden Heartlands major boost to county tourism – O’Reilly
Cavan is to be included in the Hidden Heartlands for tourism and marketing purposes in what will be a major boost to the local economy, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
New legislation will ensure victims of sexual abuse will not be re-traumatised during court experience – Doherty
Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty today is launching a piece of legislation with the purpose being to increase and improve the information available to the court when a convicted sex offender is before the court for sentencing. This in turn will better ensure that the victim will not be re-traumatised by the court experience.
Retrofitting will make our homes warmer while cutting energy costs – McGahon
Retrofitting will make our homes warmer, improve our health and cut energy costs according to Fine Gael Senator and Seanad Climate Action Spokesperson, John McGahon.
Significant increase in funding support will see tens of thousands of homes benefit from retrofitting – Farrell
Dublin Fingal TD Alan Farrell has said that the boost in home energy upgrade supports agreed by Cabinet today will see tens of thousands of homes benefit from the scheme.
Increase in electricity and working family payments will help hard-pressed households – Fine Gael
An increase in the electricity and working family payments and extending the fuel allowance season should be considered to help families and individuals with inflationary pressures, according to two Fine Gael TDs.
Green light for South Kerry Greenway to majorly boost tourism in the Kingdom – Griffin
The Supreme Court’s rejection of appeals against the South Kerry Greenway paves the way for its development which will form an integral part of the region’s tourism offering throughout the 21st century, a Fine Gael TD has said.