News & Statements
Whole-of-Government approach on how to better support children and adults with autism required – Carrigy
A new whole-of- Government approach on how to provide better supports and services for children and adults with autism is required, according to Fine Gael Senator Micheál Carrigy.
Agency should be tasked with monitoring alleged price gouging by service providers – Durkan
A government agency should be tasked with monitoring price increases across utility and service providers to ensure fairness and transparency for consumers, according to Fine Gael TD Bernard Durkan.
Sinn Féin failure to criticise Russia proven by party’s poor European voting record – Ward
Sinn Féin’s failure to criticise Russia is evidenced by their embarrassingly poor voting record in the European Parliament, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
New cheese facility to strengthen rural Ireland by supporting 4,500 family farms
The start of construction of a world-class €200 million Glanbia cheese factory signals a prosperous future for rural Ireland and family farms, four Fine Gael TDs and two Senators have said.
Allowing students to work extra hours is good for students and good for the economy – Cummins
A Government decision to extend the earned income disregard for students who undertake employment during the summer period is good news for students and good news for the economy, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Insurance legislation reform leading to cheaper insurance for consumers – Kyne
The concentration on insurance reform by Government since 2016 has led to a considerable drop in premium costs for consumers, according to Fine Gael Senator Seán Kyne.
Statement by Charlie Flanagan, T.D., former Minister for Foreign Affairs and Justice
National register for Airbnb lettings could stop planning legislation breaches and free up properties for long-term use– Lombard
A national register for short term property rentals such as Airbnb could stop breaches of letting legislation and make long term rental accommodation more available in areas of need, according to Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard.
Have your say on the Future of Childcare – Currie
Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie is encouraging people to have their say on the future of childcare.
Address by Charles Flanagan TD on the occasion of the commemoration in honour of former Taoiseach, John A. Costello
Address by Charles Flanagan TD, Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs & Defence, 19th June 2022, on the occasion of the commemoration in honour of former Taoiseach, John A. Costello