News & Statements
Leaving Cert reform must happen post-Covid – Bruton
As we exit the Covid pandemic, we have a unique opportunity to learn from the stress suffered by school leavers and implement rapid change in the Senior Cycle, a Fine Gael TD has said.
European-style public banking needed in Ireland- Doherty
With two commercial banks set to exit the Irish market within weeks of each other, the Central Bank and the Department of Finance should seriously reconsider the introduction of European-style public banking, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
New DHL Cork Airport cargo operation is positive for businesses and customers in Munster – Buttimer
Plans by DHL Express is to establish new cargo operations from Cork Airport to the company’s largest European hub in Germany is positive for Munster, Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer has said.
Abuse of National Lottery must be outlawed – Ward
The use and abuse of the National Lottery for private profit by commercial gambling outfits must be stopped, Fine Gael Spokesperson on Justice, Senator Barry Ward has said.
Minister Harris launches five-year Action Plan for Apprenticeship
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today (Monday) launched the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021-2025.
An inclusive New Ireland can be achieved – Richmond
Achieving a United Ireland worth having will require patience, trust, compromise and imagination according to a Fine Gael TD.
Senator calls for Ireland to follow New Zealand model to stamp out period poverty as a matter of urgency-Seery-Kearney
Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery-Kearney has called for Ireland to follow New Zealand’s new policy to stamp out period poverty as a matter of urgency.
Local Authorities in Dublin should waive licence fees for outdoor dining and street events- Higgins
Local Authorities in Dublin should follow the example of Limerick and Galway and waive licence fees for outdoor dining and street events, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Untapped potential of Credit Unions for Irish mortgage market should be examined
A new approach to Ireland’s banking and mortgage market should be examined using the large untapped potential of credit unions across the country, Fine Gael TD Michael Creed has said.
Sentencing for crimes motivated by hate set to double
A person who is proven to have committed a crime aggravated by hatred will now face up to double the sentence than for ordinary forms of crime, a Fine Gael TD has said.