News & Statements
Higher Education funding recognises impact Covid-19 has on Traveller students
Students from the Traveller community have had their learning disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Cork Covid protest must be stopped
Authorities must ensure that an anti-Covid restrictions protest planned for Cork on Saturday is stopped following yesterday’s shocking scenes in Dublin City, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Centralised database for unidentified remains would lead to quicker identification and assist investigations
The creation of a centralised database for unidentified bodies would lead to quicker identification of missing individuals and could help authorities in the investigation process, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Senator urges farmers to mind their mental health during busy time for agriculture
Farmers have been urged to mind their mental health as the sector’s busiest time coincides with Level 5 lockdown and Brexit pressures.
Covid protestors bring shame to our capital’s streets
Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has slammed protestors who took to the streets of Dublin today in an action that led to violent scenes.
Seery-Kearney calls for new employment status to ensure better employment rights for workers
Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery-Kearney has called for a new employment status to be introduced into existing laws to accommodate the flexibility of the so called “gig economy” while ensuring protections for workers.
Rare Disease Day highlights need to reform reimbursement system for new medicines
Fine Gael Senator and Member of the Oireachtas Health Committee, Seán Kyne, has said the process for the reimbursement of medicines for rare diseases needs to be reformed given the lengthy delays in making new medicines available here.
State intervention may be needed to ensure Aer Lingus survival – Doherty
State intervention may be needed to ensure the future viability of Aer Lingus and the job prospects of its 4,000 employees, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Government to end Direct Provision by 2024, but work remains to improve life for residents – Carroll MacNeill
The Government commitment to close all Direct Provision centres by 2024 marks significant progress in creating a more humane and progressive asylum system, but more work remains to be done, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Higgins calls for greater balance between user mental health and privacy rights on Facebook
User mental health must be held in equal esteem as data protection on social media platforms like Facebook, a Fine Gael TD has said.