Ireland’s emissions for 2020 are expected to be slashed by up to 7% due to the impact of the COVID crisis, a Fine Gael TD has said. 

Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has welcomed confirmation from Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy, that restaurants that are operating as takeaways can continue until November with no takeaway license.

A Fine Gael TD has called for the threshold for the Cycle to Work scheme to be increased.

Fine Gael TD, Neale Richmond, has said warnings from EU Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, are key for Ireland. Deputy Richmond was speaking ahead of a key week in Brexit negotiations.

A Fine Gael TD has warned that it’s premature to seek a reduction in social distancing to 1 metre before the health advice shows that it’s safe to do so, as it risks another widespread outbreak of Covid19.

We must hold the line at all costs in Brexit fisheries negotiations, a Fine Gael Senator has said. 

The new Munster Technological University will secure the future of higher education in the South West, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Fine Gael Senator for Louth, John McGahon, has highlighted progress with the planned Primary Care Centre for Dundalk, with the identification of a preferred provider for the facility at the Carrolls site. Senator McGahon also called on the HSE to ensure there are no further delays in delivering this long-awaited local healthcare facility.

A Summer Education Programme is crucial for children with additional needs this year, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Neale Richmond, has urged the Minister for Sport and Tourism, Brendan Griffin, not to forget club sports as the country reopens.