News & Statements
New wave of ambition is needed in tackling energy poverty – Bruton
A new wave of ambition is needed in tackling energy poverty, according to the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Chair, Richard Bruton TD.
Cannon encourages radio stations to apply for funding to assist them during Covid-19
Independent radio stations should apply for a special round of Covid funding to assist them in providing important information during this challenging period, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Pet owners urged to pick up after their pooch to stop spread of dog virus – Currie
Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie has urged dog owners to pick up after their pooch after Dublin vets have warned that fouling is contributing to the spread of a nasty dog virus.
Extension of public consultation phase on National Development Plan gives everyone a chance to have a say – Buttimer
Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer is advising that the deadline for submissions to the public consultation phase of the National Development Plan has been extended to the 19th of February, giving everyone the chance to have a say.
Lombard calls for long-term focus for Government’s Strategy on Women and Girls
Work must begin now on the successor to the Government’s Strategy on Women and Girls, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Cork Senator Tim Lombard sought an update on the Strategy in the Seanad this week.
Kinahan’s sportwashing efforts must be crushed
Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has called on all parties to ensure international mob boss Daniel Kinahan has no involvement with boxing at any level following the airing of an explosive BBC documentary tonight.
Farrell welcomes progress on e-scooter and e-bike legislation
The Government’s approval of new legislation to allow for the regulation of e-scooters and e-bikes is welcome progress and will benefit the safety of all road users, a Fine Gael TD has said.
HSE Lactation Consultant & Breastfeeding Support Services will remain in Dublin South East Local Health Office – Madigan
Dublin-Rathdown TD and Minister, Josepha Madigan, has today (Monday) received confirmation from the HSE Dublin South-East Local Health Office that first-time mothers and parents within the local area will still be able to access a lactation consultant and other breastfeeding support services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carroll MacNeill calls for the resumption of regular HIV testing and treatment as a matter of urgency
HIV testing and PrEP services must be prioritised to avoid a spike in infection rates in the wake of Covid-19, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Minister Harris announces €193 million investment in five world- leading SFI Research Centres
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD today announced an investment of €193 million in five Science Foundation Ireland Research Centres for six years.