News & Statements
Facebook name change won’t prevent online spread of Covid misinformation online – McGahon
Rebranding Facebook and a new company name are attempts to deflect from the real problems on the social media platform such as posting Covid-19 misinformation and widespread conspiracy theories about the vaccine, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Bill to legislate for e-scooters will benefit commuters and our climate action efforts – Farrell
Legislation providing for the use of e-scooters on our roads will ensure they are used safely, make commuting easier and benefit our fight against climate change, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Dedicated Oireachtas Committee on autism would allow lived experience to form basis of upcoming report – Carrigy
The lived experience of autism should form the basis of an important upcoming Government report, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Statement from Cllr Peter Ryan
“I have made the difficult decision to step away from my role in Tipperary County Council. I have today written to the local authority to inform them of my decision to resign as a councillor.
Home tutors deserve the right to a pension – Burke
Home tutors deserve the right to a pension, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Tackling the shortage of neurology nurse specialists will mean better patient outcomes – Byrne
We must tackle the shortage of neurology nurse specialists throughout Ireland to ensure better patient outcomes, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Covid Certs could be the key to reopening nightclubs – Ahearn
Covid certs could be the key to reopening nightclubs and extending opening hours, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
UN CRPD Optional Protocol must be ratified in wake of Donegal HSE centre abuse allegations – Seery-Kearney
In the wake of the horrific reports of sexual abuse of residents with intellectual disabilities in a Donegal HSE-run centre, immediate action must be taken to ratify the Optional Protocol of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), a Fine Gael Senator has said.
House of Lords to be told of Seanad motion rejecting British Government’s proposals on legacy of the Troubles – Currie
Every member of the House of Lords will be informed of the unanimous rejection by Seanad Éireann of the British Government’s proposals to ban all Troubles prosecutions, investigations, civil cases and inquests now or in the future, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
North – South boycotts hurt all communities – Richmond
Continuing boycotts by DUP Ministers of vital meetings of the North – South Ministerial Council hurt all communities according to a Fine Gael TD.