A Fine Gael Senator has criticised the arrest of 90-year-old retired Cardinal Joseph Zen in Hong Kong who has been a strong advocate for the pro-democracy movement that was cracked down on in 2019.

Many students are in danger of missing out on J1 visas this summer due to extended delays in processing them.

A Fine Gael Senator has criticised a Green party Minister’s claim that peoples’ days of turf cutting on the bogs are numbered.

The British Government’s latest threat to scrap the Northern Ireland protocol is counter-productive and entirely unnecessary, Fine Gael’s European Affairs spokesperson Neale Richmond has said.

MPs from Ukraine are to visit Dublin where they will document their experiences of war and seek to garner support against Russia’s illegal invasion of their country, Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn has said.

The retention of the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality and tourism sector is a much-needed counter inflationary measure, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The decision by Government to extend the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector is a positive boost for businesses coming into the summer season, according to Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway.

The price of the Taxsaver Commuter Ticket should be adjusted in line with new 90-minute-fare, to ensure that those commuting to and from work every day on public transport are receiving full value and tax efficiency from the scheme, a Fine Gael TD has said.

A review of guidelines which would enable school buildings be used outside of normal hours will be positive for community groups and youth organisations, according to Fine Gael TD David Stanton.

MEPs Clare Daly and Mick Wallace should resign for the part they have played in the spread of false information in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a Fine Gael Senator has said.