News & Statements
1 in 4 drug users at festivals now get high on laughing gas – Higgins
Legislation must be introduced to limit the sale of nitrous oxide or ‘laughing gas’, a drug that is leading to paralysis and death, particularly among young people, Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins has said.
Communities urged to have their say on the Galway to Athlone Cycleway project ahead of submission deadline – Dolan
Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan has urged the public to have their say on the Galway to Athlone Cycleway project ahead of the submission deadline on Monday.
Statement from An Tánaiste and Fine Gael Leader Leo Varadkar on the submission by the Government of two names to fill the European Commission vacancy
The Government has submitted the names of Ms Mairead McGuinness, currently First Vice President of the European Parliament, and Mr Andrew McDowell, until recently Vice President of the European Investment Bank.
Public health guidelines should feature in COVID Tracker App
The COVID-19 Tracker App should be expanded to help inform people of the updated guidelines designed to keep the pandemic under control in Ireland, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Men urged to look after their health as part of prostate cancer awareness campaign – Richmond
Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond is working with the Marie Keating Foundation to raise awareness of prostate cancer and to break the stigma that men can experience when speaking about their health.
Speedy timeline for delivery of Babybox needed – Richmond
Fine Gael TD, Neale Richmond, has called on the Children’s Minister to publish a speedy timeline for the national roll out of the Babybox programme.
Statement from Senator Aisling Dolan on Aptar job losses
“This is devastating news for the local community and my heart goes out to all the workers."
Family law court must be reformed around unique needs of children – Ward
Our family law court system must be reformed to take the unique vulnerabilities of children into account, the Fine Gael Justice Spokesperson in the Seanad has said.
Fine Gael Senator and 10,000 strong grassroots organisation ‘Grow Remote’ call for Government Taskforce to lead transformative change around remote work
It is time for a new Government taskforce on remote working, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Dublin West Senator, Emer Currie, is the Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson for Employment Affairs and Work / Life Balance and her call is backed by the 10,000 strong grassroots organisation ‘Grow Remote’.
Statement from Leader of Fine Gael, An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar TD
The event organised by the Oireachtas Golf Society should not have happened. I understand how extremely difficult the restrictions have been for people and the enormous sacrifices we have all made.