News & Statements
Vicar St site can be used to help Ukrainian refugees – Seery Kearney
The iconic Vicar St venue in the heart of Dublin city is being made available to help Ukrainian refugees fleeing Putin’s war, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Local authority Community Response structure can bolster the support for Ukrainian refugees – Cannon
Local authorities should help the Red Cross and Government to speed up the processing of thousands of accommodation pledges from the public, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Circular Economy Bill must trigger immediate action to create resilient communities – Bruton
The Circular Economy Bill must trigger immediate action to create resilient communities, according to Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Chair, Richard Bruton.
Bodycam commitment welcome but cannot be delayed – Richmond
A commitment to progress legislation that will allow for the introduction of bodycams has been welcomed by a Government TD.
The deadline is here for Revenue to reopen offices to public – Byrne
The Revenue Commissioners should reopen their public offices and extend their helpline hours to assist taxpayers with queries, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.
Establishment of Home Care Providers Alliance is positive step in the drive for home care reform – Burke
The establishment of the Home Care Providers Alliance and their support for a Statutory Home Support Scheme is a positive step in the drive for home-care reform, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke.
Ukrainian Ambassador to meet refugees today in Clare – Conway
Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland Larysa Gerasko, will meet with recently arrived Ukrainian refugees today in County Clare, having been invited by Senator Martin Conway who is highlighting the professionalism of the Clare Local Authority response and the warm welcome of the Clare people.
Creation of group to support civil service employees going through menopause is welcome – Higgins
Creation of group to support civil service employees going through menopause is welcome – Higgins
36,000 Jobs in Local Enterprise Office supported businesses – Burke
A total of 36,000 jobs in over 7,100 small companies are now supported by the Local Enterprise Office network which demonstrates Fine Gael’s ongoing commitment in Government to help develop employment and enterprise opportunities with businesses across the country, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Minister Brophy announces dedicated Ukraine crisis civil society fund
The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., has launched a call for proposals for Irish-based international NGOs to avail of Irish Aid funding, as part of Ireland’s overall €20 million package to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.