News & Statements
Final steps taken to establish Munster Technological University (MTU) –Burke
The passing of all of the necessary legislation today will now allow the Munster Technological University to be established (MTU) on 1st January 2021, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Left-wing campaign will kill the potential of the Land Development Agency – Bruton
A left-wing ideological campaign against the Land Development Agency (LDA) will kill off its potential to provided much needed homes, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Eir CEO must clarify comments about Sligo Call Centre- Feighan
Eir CEO Carolan Lennon needs to clarify her comments made on RTE’s PrimeTime about Eir’s Sligo call centre last night and again in the Oireachtas Transport Committee today, a Fine Gael Minister has said.
Nasal flu vaccine should be extended to teenagers – Conway
Clare Fine Gael Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Health, Martin Conway, has today called on the Minister for Health to increase the age of eligibility for the free flu vaccine for teenagers up to 17 years of age.
Ireland should look to Nordic countries in allowing patients access to their medical records – Burke
Ireland should look to other countries like Norway and Sweden where patients can access their medical notes through a secure online portal, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Follow international examples in using seized cash to fight crime – Richmond
Dublin Rathdown Fine Gael TD, Neale Richmond, has urged the Government to follow the examples of countries like France and New Zealand in using seized crime cash to fight crime at source.
Just transition funding will help create sustainable communities in Longford and the Midlands
Funding for projects in Longford and the Midlands approved under the Just Transition Fund is positive and will benefit our communities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Louth campaign asking children to help elderly relatives stay connected online will make Christmas a little easier
A campaign asking young people to teach their older relatives how to use a smart device will ensure families can be connected this Christmas, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Funding for Just Transition projects in Roscommon and Galway will help create jobs and sustainable communities – Dolan
Funding for projects approved under the Just Transition Fund in Roscommon and Galway will help create sustainable job opportunities and benefit our communities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Check that cough/ November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month – Richmond
While Covid-19 is at the forefront this winter, it is crucial that the symptoms of other respiratory diseases, like a persistent cough, do not go unnoticed, according to Fine Gael TD, Neale Richmond.