News & Statements
Whopping 65% increase in North to South exports demands closer cooperation – Richmond
The Northern Ireland Protocol has seen trade on the island of Ireland grow by 65% in 2021 and further growth must be facilitated through closer cooperation of trading agencies on this island, according to Fine Gael’s European Affairs Spokesperson.
Quiet spaces needed at St Patrick’s Day parades to facilitate people with autism – Carrigy
The organisers of St Patrick’s Day parades throughout the country must incorporate quiet sections to allow people on the autism spectrum attend and enjoy the celebrations, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Exclusion of Fine Gael representatives weakens work to achieve gender equality – Seery Kearney
The exclusion of Fine Gael public representatives from the upcoming National Women’s Council of Ireland’s (NWCI) rally is disappointing and undermines the record and work of Fine Gael to achieve true gender equality.
Friendship Alliance between Cork and Derry has huge potential for two cities- Burke
A Friendship Alliance between Cork and Derry could have huge economic and social benefits for the two second cities.
All-male boards must address gender imbalance at the top table – Higgins
The 13% of listed Irish companies who have all-male boards must act now to address the gender imbalance at their top tables.
Bank customers should be aware of convincing scam to access accounts – Higgins
AIB bank customers should be weary of a convincing text and phone scam by fraudsters trying to gain access to their accounts, according to Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins.
Friendship Alliance between Cork and Derry has huge potential for two cities- Burke
A Friendship Alliance between Cork and Derry could have huge economic and social benefits for the two second cities, according to Fine Gael Senator Colm Burke.
Review of Good Friday Agreement planned by Oireachtas Committee
The Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement has today (Thursday) agreed to proceed with priority on a Review of the Good Friday Agreement, in the run up to its 25th Anniversary in 2023.
Reducing booster interval would facilitate safe travel – Ahearn
A reduction in the interval between recovering from Covid-19 and receiving a booster to four weeks would encourage vaccine uptake and enable people to travel abroad safely, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Proxy voting system will ensure our parliament is more inclusive and representative – Carroll MacNeill
The introduction of proxy parliamentary voting would make politics a more inclusive and family friendly career choice and ensure our parliament is more representative, a Fine Gael TD has said.