News & Statements
Farmers should be paid to provide renewable energy to the national grid – Stanton
Farmers should be paid to provide renewable energy to the national grid, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Mandatory training in dyslexia must be introduced for student teachers – Lombard
Student teachers must receive mandatory training on dyslexia to support the approximately 100,000 students with dyslexia in primary and secondary schools, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Treatment of Women Rugby Players ‘a joke’ – Ward
The withdrawal of a motion to recognise women’s rugby as part of the senior league is a sad reflection of the IRFU’s commitment to women’s rugby, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Senior cycle reform needs to include sports, extra-curriculars and social causes
The proposed senior cycle (leaving certificate) reform must include a change to the grading system to include students’ involvement in sports, extra-curricular activities and social causes, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Vicar St site can be used to help Ukrainian refugees – Seery Kearney
The iconic Vicar St venue in the heart of Dublin city is being made available to help Ukrainian refugees fleeing Putin’s war, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Local authority Community Response structure can bolster the support for Ukrainian refugees – Cannon
Local authorities should help the Red Cross and Government to speed up the processing of thousands of accommodation pledges from the public, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Circular Economy Bill must trigger immediate action to create resilient communities – Bruton
The Circular Economy Bill must trigger immediate action to create resilient communities, according to Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Chair, Richard Bruton.
Bodycam commitment welcome but cannot be delayed – Richmond
A commitment to progress legislation that will allow for the introduction of bodycams has been welcomed by a Government TD.
The deadline is here for Revenue to reopen offices to public – Byrne
The Revenue Commissioners should reopen their public offices and extend their helpline hours to assist taxpayers with queries, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.
Establishment of Home Care Providers Alliance is positive step in the drive for home care reform – Burke
The establishment of the Home Care Providers Alliance and their support for a Statutory Home Support Scheme is a positive step in the drive for home-care reform, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke.