News & Statements
Delaney’s slow departure opens door for FAI reform – Rock
THE slow departure of John Delaney from the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) marks the end of one chapter and the possibility for a more transparent, clearer future, Fine Gael TD Noel Rock has said.
Fine Gael launches Yes campaign for directly elected mayors in Cork, Limerick and Waterford
Fine Gael has launched its campaign for a Yes Vote in the plebiscites for directly elected mayors in Cork, Limerick and Waterford.
Cannon appointed UNICEF global champion for education
A Galway East TD has been appointed as a UNICEF global champion for education as part of a new initiative to ensure that every young person aged between 10 and 24 will be in school, training or age-appropriate decent employment by 2030.
Suspending funding to FAI is right move – Rock
THE decision by Sport Ireland to suspend public funding to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has been described as appropriate and correct by Fine Gael TD Noel Rock.
Weekend reduction in public transport fares will incentivise use and reduce pollution – Noone
Dublin Senator Catherine Noone has called for a reduced rate of fares to be introduced on weekends for public transport.
Minister Mitchell O’Connor Launches Framework for Consent in Higher Education Institutions
The Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. today (5 April 2019) launched the Framework for Consent in Higher Education Institutions: “Safe, Respectful, Supportive and Positive – Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment in Irish Higher Education Institutions”.
Tackling white collar crime is in Government crosshairs- Burke
White collar crime will be tackled and prosecuted in a more stringent manner by the Corporate Enforcement Authority as a stand-alone body, Fine Gael TD Peter Burke has said.
Finglas guns and drugs seizure welcome in Garda efforts to tackle crime – Rock
Fine Gael TD for Dublin North West, Noel Rock, has praised Gardaí for what is understood to be the seizure of three guns, thought to include two machine guns, and a kilogram of cocaine in Finglas today (Friday).
International investment in Limerick will bring 600 jobs to the city – O’Donnell
Today’s announcement of international investment in Limerick by Edwards Life Sciences is a real boost for the city and county, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Gender Pay Gap Bill is a government priority – Corcoran Kennedy
A new Bill designed to tackle the gender pay gap has been added to the Government’s priority legislation programme, a Fine Gael TD has said.