News & Statements
Dissidents intent on causing violence and terror in communities North and South will not prevail – Currie
Dissidents intent on causing violence and terror in our communities will not prevail in undermining the hard won gains of the Northern Ireland peace process, according to Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie.
Labour party objects to supply of more than 10,000 homes across Dublin city – Bruton
Labour party representatives - from their leader down - have objected to or expressed concerns regarding more than 10,000 planned homes in Dublin City since 2020.
Further support needed for young carers in Ireland – Burke
Additional support is required for young carers in Ireland, an area which can be underreported and overlooked, according to Fine Gael’s health spokesperson.
Time to reconsider European Parliament vote to scrap seasonal clock changes – Lombard
It’s time to reconsider the European Parliament vote to scrap seasonal clock changes, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Fine Gael backing business with Cork workshop – Clune
Fine Gael is continuing to prioritise business and enterprise and will host a workshop event in Cork next week, which will focus on how Government can continue to assist businesses to prosper around the country.
Airport drop-off charges will never take off – Doherty
A Fine Gael Senator has called for clarity and honesty from the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) regarding any plans to charge motorists for dropping off and collecting family members and friends at Dublin Airport.
Rise in demand for retrofits must be matched with resourcing or risk missing targets – Farrell
Residential retrofitting targets will be put at risk if adequate resourcing and support is not continually made available, according to Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell.
Extension of Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant to rental homes will help boost supply in the sector – Cummins
The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant will be expanded to include rental homes from May 2023 which will help boost the supply of properties in the private rented sector, according to Fine Gael Senator John Cummins.
Expansion of free book scheme to over 130 special schools a further commitment to supporting most vulnerable school children – Madigan
The provision of free schoolbooks to special schools will help families with the rising cost of living and will ultimately better resource schools to provide children with the educational supports that they deserve, a Fine Gael Minister has said.
Preventing property owners from selling or housing a family member will only suppress supply – Bruton
Increasing supply is the only way to solve housing crisis