News & Statements
Retrofitting will make our homes warmer while cutting energy costs – McGahon
Retrofitting will make our homes warmer, improve our health and cut energy costs according to Fine Gael Senator and Seanad Climate Action Spokesperson, John McGahon.
Significant increase in funding support will see tens of thousands of homes benefit from retrofitting – Farrell
Dublin Fingal TD Alan Farrell has said that the boost in home energy upgrade supports agreed by Cabinet today will see tens of thousands of homes benefit from the scheme.
Increase in electricity and working family payments will help hard-pressed households – Fine Gael
An increase in the electricity and working family payments and extending the fuel allowance season should be considered to help families and individuals with inflationary pressures, according to two Fine Gael TDs.
Green light for South Kerry Greenway to majorly boost tourism in the Kingdom – Griffin
The Supreme Court’s rejection of appeals against the South Kerry Greenway paves the way for its development which will form an integral part of the region’s tourism offering throughout the 21st century, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Tougher zero-tolerance approach needed towards perpetrators of domestic violence – O’Dowd
Tougher sentences are needed for perpetrators of domestic violence and particularly for those who breach court orders that are in place to protect their victims, according to a Fine Gael TD.
New social media legislation must recognise photoshopped social media advertisements as harmful content – Higgins
As Safer Internet Day 2022 is celebrated across the EU (Tue, 8th Feb), we must recognise the harmful impact that unrealistic body images can have on the self-esteem of young social media users, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Desperate DUP attacks a distraction – Richmond
Personalised attacks on Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, have been labelled as desperate and an attempt at distraction, by a Fine Gael TD.
Green hydrogen gets green light for Fine Gael’s Better Ireland campaign
The development of a new clean energy source – green hydrogen – is the winning idea from Fine Gael’s Better Ireland campaign.
Waterford Airport cleared for take-off – Cummins
Following significant delays, planning permission has been granted by An Bord Pleanála to extend the runway at Waterford Airport, and confirmation has also been given for Compulsory Purchase Orders for lands adjacent to the site, Senator John Cummins has said.
The GAA must change the rules around season ticket holders grouping together at matches – Doherty
Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty is calling on the GAA to reverse a recent decision to remove the Group Seating facility for single account season ticket holders. This new change will particularly affect women and elderly people at GAA matches in Croke Park and other large stadiums.