News & Statements
Inclusive, fact-based RSE programme is crucial to ending sexual violence – Carroll MacNeill
Our current relationship and sexual education (RSE) curriculum requires urgent updating to be brought into the 21st century and turn the tide against sexual and gender-based violence once and for all, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Conway appointed to international OSCE panel to represent people with disabilities
Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway has been appointed to a panel within the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to promote political participation of people with disabilities.
RTÉ must explain why Andrew McGinley was dropped from Late Late Show – Carrigy
RTÉ must outline their reasons for removing Andrew McGinley, who was due to appear on the Late Late Show to raise funds for his charity As Darragh Did, from the line-up at the last minute, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Major clampdown required to regulate sale of imported solid fuels – O’Dowd
A major clampdown on the cross-border sale of solid fuels on online platforms is required in order to protect health and avoid illegal advertising, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Climate action, tackling sexual violence and special education are key priorities for Fine Gael in the Oireachtas this week – Bruton and Carroll MacNeill
Climate action, tackling sexual violence and special education are key priorities for Fine Gael representatives in the Houses of the Oireachtas this week.
Peat Bill will allow extraction of Irish peat – Doherty
A new Bill will end Irish horticultural growers’ reliance on expensive imported peat as a growing medium for their produce by allowing them to extract Irish peat as part of a Just Transition.
Biodiversity and natural heritage must be protected while we build homes – Currie
Lands recognised for their outstanding biodiversity and beauty must be protected as housing projects are proposed and built, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Cost must not be a barrier to fertility treatment – Ahearn
Cost must not be a barrier to accessing fertility treatment, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
18% increase in anti-social behaviour on LUAS requires urgent action – Richmond
With rates of anti-social behaviour on public transport rising across Ireland, a dedicated strategy is needed to bring Gardaí, public transport operators and Government together to stop this trend, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Waterford leads vaccine uptake rate followed by Carlow and Wexford – Burke
The people of Ireland should be praised for their efforts in acting for the collective good as official figures show Ireland has the highest Covid vaccination uptake rate in the EU, Fine Gael TD Colm Burke has said.