News & Statements
School Transport Scheme review must be published urgently for parents and schools to plan ahead – Cannon
The review of the School Transport Scheme and its recommendations must be published urgently so that parents and school managers can plan ahead for September 2023, according to Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon.
Facts must overcome lies in refugee discourse – Doherty
A national public information campaign to counter heightened levels of disinformation being spread online about refugees in Ireland is urgently needed, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Expand Croí Cónaithe scheme to include rental properties – Cannon
The Government’s Croí Cónaithe scheme should be expanded to include properties that are refurbished for rental, a Fine Gael TD has said.
New provisions to Local Authority Home Loan Scheme good news for buyers – Cummins
Changes to rules governing the Local Authority Home Loan Scheme will give more options and flexibility to house buyers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Smarter choices required to reduce waste generated by fast fashion and excessive use of white goods
If Ireland evaluated the goods which we import, our Climate Emissions would be 75% higher. Making better choices in our consumption patterns is vital if we are to tackle the global environmental crisis. A Circular Economy strategy can show us how, the Fine Gael Policy Lab has said.
Time to ‘ground’ illegal drone operators following three days of disruption at Dublin Airport – Doherty
A Fine Gael Senator has called for anti-drone systems to be deployed to counter drones that are illegally flown in the vicinity of airports, coupled with a stronger identification process for drone operators. The call comes following three consecutive days of disruption at Dublin Airport.
Dublin Airport should be liable for airline costs due to drone disruption – Brophy
Dublin Airport should be made liable for costs to an airline if management does not ensure there is a drone free area around the airport, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Social media companies must face up to their responsibilities – Higgins
Social media companies must face up to their responsibilities, Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins has said.
Sinn Féin still try to deny Mary Lou McDonald took €1,000 from criminal Jonathan Dowdall – Farrell
Sinn Fein are still trying to deny that their leader took a €1k donation from convicted torturer Jonathan Dowdall, a Fine Gael TD has said.
7,870 new jobs created by LEOs in 2022 – Richmond
Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) created almost 8,000 jobs last year which is a testament to the important work they do to support businesses across Ireland, Minister for Employment Affairs and Retail Business, Neale Richmond has said.