News & Statements
Remote voting bill removes barrier to maternity leave for politicians – Carroll MacNeill
A Bill to allow for remote voting in the Houses of the Oireachtas has been introduced today by a Fine Gael TD.
Women should not be forced to choose between being a politician or a mother – Madigan
Urgent legislative action is required to allow public representatives to avail of maternity and paternity leave, Minister Josepha Madigan has said.
Minister Brophy announces To Be Irish programme, an initiative to connect our global diaspora
Today, Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D. announced details of an exciting programme of events streamed at tobeirish.ie. The aim is to connect our diaspora around the world during the holiday season.
Sport Ireland must ensure equal treatment in its approach to public health restrictions – Richmond
Sport Ireland must ensure equal treatment for sports allowed under Level 3, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Deal or no deal, Brexit reality is here – Richmond
With one last effort in the Brexit negotiations underway, Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has urged Irish businesses to continue to prepare for massive changes on the 1st January, deal or no deal.
Urgent prioritisation of electric car chargers needed – Bruton
The rollout of electric car charging points must be urgently prioritised to further encourage people to go green on the roads, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Dancers and performing artists allowed to practice in pods of one – Higgins
Dancers and performing artists are now allowed to practice in pods of one under Level 3 restrictions, a Fine Gael TD has said.
MEP Colm Markey calls on hauliers to utilise ferry services to continent
New MEP for the Midlands North-West constituency, Colm Markey, has expressed concern about the delays hauliers could face using the land bridge to access the continent.
Lombard welcomes tech and financial supports for agriculture students
The tech and financial supports confirmed today by Teagasc for agriculture students are warmly welcomed, Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has said.
Businesses need to prepare for the consequences of Shrems II and a no-deal Brexit- Seery-Kearney
Businesses need to prepare for the consequences of a no-deal Brexit and also a recent court rule which will have consequences on data protection law, a Fine Gael Senator has said.