News & Statements
More Eye Clinic Liaison Officers needed to support those with sight loss – Conway
More Eye Clinic Liaison Officers (ECLOs) are needed to support those with sight loss, Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway has said.
NTA should open its promised regional office in Cork – Buttimer
Cork Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer, a member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, has called on the NTA to open its promised regional office in Cork.
Review of Garda vetting system will help protect vulnerable people – Seery-Kearney
A proposed review of the Garda Vetting system will help to further protect vulnerable people, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Minister Brophy announces €2 million to respond to growing humanitarian needs in Afghanistan
Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., today announced an additional €2 million of Irish Aid support for the people of Afghanistan who are experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis.
Banning data centres is head in the clouds stuff from Opposition – O’Dowd
The proposal by Opposition parties to stop building data centres is non sensical, out of touch and hypocritical, Fine Gael Fergus O’Dowd has said.
Free HPV vaccine for young people will help to boost take up – Conway
Waiving costs for those who latterly avail of the HPV Vaccine will help boost take up, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Extension of Help to Buy essential for buyers and those building first home – Cummins
The extension of the Help to Buy scheme at 10pc in the Budget will be essential for those buying or building their first home, Fine Gael Seanad Housing spokesperson John Cummins has said.
Pause of work on ‘Instagram Kids’ is a good call – Higgins
The decision by social media giant Facebook, to pause their work on an Instagram platform for children is in the best interests of young people’s mental health, a Fine Gael TD has said.
New chapter for Mid-West region and airport with Ó Céidigh appointment – O’Donnell
The appointment of Pádraig Ó Céidigh as the new Chairperson of Shannon Group plc has been described as a new chapter for the Mid-West region and the airport by Limerick City Fine Gael TD and Chair of the Oireachtas Transport and Communications Committee, Kieran O’Donnell.
Ó Céidigh Appointment is good news for the Midwest – Conway
Fine Gael Clare Senator, Martin Conway, has today (Tuesday) welcomed the approval by Cabinet of Pádraig Ó Céidigh as the Chair of the Shannon Group.