News & Statements
Availability of childcare places and hours must be priority ahead of return to the workplace- Currie
The availability and suitability of childcare places and hours must be a priority for Government ahead of the proposed return to the workplace in autumn, according to Fine Gael Senator and Spokesperson for Work/Life Balance and Employment Affairs, Emer Currie.
Statement from Fine Gael on the death of Cllr Bernard McGuinness
An Tánaiste and Leader of Fine Gael, Leo Varadkar has expressed his condolences on the death of Cllr Bernard McGuinness, a Fine Gael stalwart in Donegal for more than 40 years.
Assisted Human Reproduction Bill must be prioritised to give legal recognition to intending parents- Seery Kearney
Dublin South Central Senator Mary Seery Kearney said the publication of legislation on Assisted Human Reproduction must be published and debated in the Houses of Oireachtas at the earliest opportunity to put surrogacy arrangements on a legislative footing.
Community Safety Partnerships are key to community safety and tackling anti-social behaviour – Farrell
New community safety partnerships with local authorities and gardai working together will be key to delivering community safety and to tackling any incidents of anti-social behaviour in our communities, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Live entertainment and arts sector must be given certainty in next phase of reopening plan – Carrigy
The Live entertainment and arts sector must be given certainty with a definitive plan in place for the full reopening of indoor events that can be carried out safely, according to a Fine Gael Senato
Actions to tackle anti-social behaviour in Dublin and improve community safety welcome – Madigan
Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, Josepha Madigan, is supporting urgent implementation of tougher measures to tackle anti-social behaviour across Dublin City & County, to improve Garda visibility, and to uphold law, order and public safety.
Do you have an idea for a Better Ireland? – Fine Gael
Fine Gael is asking people from across the country to submit their ideas as to how we can make Ireland a better place for all, with the winning entrant securing a virtual meeting with An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar to discuss the proposal.
Expert forum must follow Scottish model on knife crime – Richmond
A special expert group will be established to consider the scourge of knife crime in our communities, according to Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond.
Online Safety Commissioner and updated Department action plan are vital measures in combatting bullying in schools – Kehoe
The appointment of an Online Safety Commissioner and an updated action plan on bullying in our primary and secondary schools are key measures in combatting the scourge of bullying and cyberbullying of young people, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Pedestrianisation of towns and cities must be made permanent to ensure full recovery of urban areas – McGahon
Continued support from both Government and consumers is needed to ensure the full revitalisation of our towns and villages after the summer season as businesses claw back revenue lost to Covid-19, a Fine Gael Senator has said.