News & Statements
Vital that DEIS identification model is completed urgently to ensure schools receive funding – Dolan
It is vital that the DEIS identification model is completed urgently so that funding can be allocated to support more schools address educational disadvantage, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Customers should shop local and plan ahead in response to global supply chain issues – Higgins
Customers should shop locally and plan ahead to avoid disappointment as a result of global supply chain challenges, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Ireland has an opportunity to lead on fossil fuel reduction – Farrell
Ireland has an opportunity to lead within the international community with regard to reducing fossil fuel consumption, according to Fine Gael Climate Action Spokesperson, Alan Farrell.
O’Donnell welcomes official opening of Edwards Lifesciences Manufacturing Facility in Castletroy
The opening of Edwards Lifesciences new Manufacturing Facility in Castletroy and the creation of a further 250 jobs is a positive development for Limerick, Fine Gael TD Kieran O’Donnell has said.
Vacant pubs should be allowed planning exemption for conversion to residential units – Cummins
A planning exemption to enable the use of former pubs for residential purposes would help drive the much-needed supply of housing across our cities, towns and villages, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Reopening of night-time and hospitality sectors impossible under opposition’s Zero-Covid approach – Burke
This week’s reopening of the night-time and live entertainment industries would have been impossible had the Government pursued a Zero-Covid approach as advocated for by opposition parties, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Minister Brophy visits New York to announce over $1 million in ESP funding for Irish Organisations
The Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D. is in New York today, 20 October, for a series of engagements at the United Nations Security Council, to meet Irish Community Organisations and to announce funding of more than $1 million from the Emigrant Support Programme to Irish Organisations in New York, the greater Tri-State Area and Pennsylvania.
Facebook name change won’t prevent online spread of Covid misinformation online – McGahon
Rebranding Facebook and a new company name are attempts to deflect from the real problems on the social media platform such as posting Covid-19 misinformation and widespread conspiracy theories about the vaccine, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Bill to legislate for e-scooters will benefit commuters and our climate action efforts – Farrell
Legislation providing for the use of e-scooters on our roads will ensure they are used safely, make commuting easier and benefit our fight against climate change, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Dedicated Oireachtas Committee on autism would allow lived experience to form basis of upcoming report – Carrigy
The lived experience of autism should form the basis of an important upcoming Government report, a Fine Gael Senator has said.