News & Statements
Dún Laoghaire goes purple to highlight the prevalence of domestic violence across Ireland
On Friday April 23rd wear a little purple to show solidarity with victims of domestic violence and with those offering support, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Greater urgency needed for assisted decision-making for vulnerable people – Seery-Kearney
A confirmed timeline for the full commencement of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act is progress but greater urgency is needed for the protection of vulnerable people, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Work begins on over 1,000 new Dublin homes opposed by Sinn Féin – Higgins
Work is beginning on the first public-private housing project of its kind in Ireland despite strong opposition from Sinn Féin, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Sinn Féin held the data of millions of Irish people in London & Frankfurt without their consent – Cummins
Sinn Féin must answer why they stored the data and voting intentions of millions of Irish people, initially in London and then Frankfurt, without their consent, Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has said.
Minister Brophy hosts final on-line Town Hall meeting on development of new Irish Aid Strategy on Global Citizenship and Development Education
The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy TD, today led the third of three on-line Town Hall meetings which will help shape a new Irish Aid strategy for greater public engagement on such global issues as climate change, migration and hunger.
Proceeds of crime to be used to make communities safer
The proceeds of crime will be used to fund community safety projects under a new Government initiative, Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has said.
O’Donnell congratulates Maria Byrne on her election to Seanad Éireann
Fine Gael TD for Limerick City Kieran O’Donnell has wished Maria Byrne every success following her election to Seanad Éireann.
Councils urged to update byelaws to maximise outdoor trading – Currie
Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie has urged councils around the country to update their byelaws to maximise outdoor trading this summer.
Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne re-elected to Seanad Éireann
Fine Gael’s Maria Byrne has been re-elected to Seanad Éireann.
New anti-ticket touting legislation will put an end to the price gouging of fans – Higgins
New anti-ticket touting legislation will put an end to the price gouging of fans , a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Emer Higgins was speaking after the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar T.D. today (Tuesday) received Government approval to publish legislation which will ban ticket touting and the reselling of tickets above face value for large events.