News & Statements
New statutory agency must focus on delivering more refuge spaces for victims of domestic abuse – Seery Kearney
Cuan, the new statutory agency dedicated to tackling and reducing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence, must focus on accelerating the delivery of new refuge spaces throughout the country, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
Extend TV ban on advertising junk food and drinks to 9pm to curb childhood obesity – Burke
A ban on the advertising of junk food and drinks on television should be extended past the current 6pm watershed to 9pm in an effort to curb childhood obesity, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke.
Apprenticeship programmes see 54% increase in registrations between 2020 – 2023 – Farrell
There has been major progress in delivering apprenticeship programmes and the good work must continue, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Irish Rail must reduce fares and increase service with 41 new railcars – McGahon
Irish Rail should reduce their passenger fares and increase services with 41 new railcars coming into service, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Fine Gael delivering more money back in your pocket from tomorrow – Dillon
Changes to income tax which are due to kick in from tomorrow (Jan 1st) will put more money back into peoples’ pockets and ease cost of living pressures, according to Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon.
Time to scrap over 70’s Medical Card review – Cummins
Medical card holders who are aged 70 and older should not be subjected to eligibility reviews, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Safeguarding our elections crucial in 2024 – Farrell
Safeguarding our electoral process ahead of a busy electoral year has to be a priority for all, Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has said.
Time to drive on with Uber to bypass rural transport problem – Ahearn
The National Transport Authority’s (NTA) resistance to services like Uber need to be addressed by the Minister for Transport or people living in rural Ireland will continue to suffer, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Delay on Metrolink decision is a blow to all Dublin commuters – Farrell
The decision to again delay Dublin's Metrolink due to the need for an oral hearing is a further blow for all the capital's commuters, a Fine Gael TD has said.
How exactly will Sinn Féin deliver €300k homes in Dublin – Cummins
Sinn Féin’s leader needs to outline how she will deliver new homes to purchase for €300,000 in Dublin, Fine Gael’s Housing spokesperson has said.