News & Statements
New legislation to formalise range of tax measures will put money back in workers’ pockets – Byrne
A range of tax measures due to be formalised in legislation will reduce the cost of living by putting €415 on average back into the pockets of workers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Flu vaccine more accessible than ever thanks to Finance Bill changes – Kyne
Employers should avail of changes in the Finance Bill to provide flu vaccinations and other health checks to their employees this winter, Fine Gael Senator Seán Kyne has said.
New Technological University will be transformative for young people and development of Waterford – Cummins
The announcement from Fine Gael today of a new Technological University in the South-East will be transformative for the young people and development of Waterford and wider region, Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has said.
Sinn Féin want to ban all onshore wind energy – McGahon
A Sinn Féin Bill which would have prevented wind turbines from being built in nearly all inland areas has been withdrawn from the Oireachtas this week as it clashed with the United Nations Climate Change Conference, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Selective Sinn Féin justice for some, but not for all – Carroll MacNeill
Deputy Martin Kenny’s comments on the Special Criminal Court at the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis only further highlight the fact that his party still has no regard for the role of the court, arguing its use is acceptable to pursue justice for some but not for all, a Fine Gael TD has said.
It’s now or never, as COP26 begins – Farrell
Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Climate Action Spokesperson, Alan Farrell, has said that COP26 is the final chance for the world to avoid climate catastrophe.
Review of Science Gallery needed to keep the doors open – Dolan
A review into the Science Gallery based in Trinity College Dublin must be conducted to ensure it can remain open and look forward to a sustainable future, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
International community must confront China’s behaviour – Ward
The international community must confront the Communist Party of China’s disrespect of human rights and the rule of law, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Name of Passport Express service must be changed to reflect longer turnaround times – Higgins
The name of the Passport Express application channel must be changed to provide clarity to customers on the nature of the service and the associated increased turnaround times, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Jury intimidation figures reveal continued need for Special Criminal Court – Carroll MacNeill
While Sinn Féin believe there is “no place” for the Special Criminal Court, high levels of jury intimidation and gangland terror illustrate exactly why we need to protect the place of the Court within our judicial system, a Fine Gael TD has said.