News & Statements
Recruitment of 800 Gardaí will make our streets safer in 2022 – Richmond
A Fine Gael TD is calling for the recruitment of 800 new Gardaí and 400 new civilian staff to result in a dramatic increase in on the beat policing.
Let’s put electric vehicles in pole position – McGahon
Utility poles such as those used for electricity, can and should be used as EV charging points, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Vapes must face strict advertising restrictions similar to tobacco products – Burke
E-cigarette products, including vapes, should be subject to strict advertising and sales restrictions such as those placed on tobacco products, a Fine Gael TD has said.
NTA must urgently deliver on commitment to introduce flexi-commuter ticket – McGahon
The National Transport Authority (NTA) must deliver on its commitment to introduce a flexi commuter ticket in Q1 of 2022, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Fine Gael wants to hear your views on how we can remove environmental damage from supply chains
Fine Gael’s Policy Lab wants to hear from you to better understand how we can make changes to help take the environmental damage out of the supply chain of our lives.
Exemption necessary to grant travel passes for people with epilepsy – Carroll MacNeill
An exemption is needed to grant access to the free travel scheme to people with epilepsy who are unable to drive, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Use of Post Offices for employment benefits will boost An Post network
A move to require people in receipt of employment benefits to turn up in person at their local post office to receive the payments, shows a Government commitment to the An Post network, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Direct shipping to continent crucial to Ireland post-Brexit – Richmond
By moving away from the British market and focusing on direct trade with the continent, Irish businesses have made the most of the post-Brexit trading environment, Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has said.
Pilot scheme needed to begin turning former pubs into Cost Rental homes – Cummins
A planning exemption to enable the conversion of former pubs into homes will help drive the much-needed supply of housing across our cities, towns and villages, a Fine Gael Senator has said
Extend financial support for hair loss to those affected by eating disorders – Higgins
Financial support for people affected by hair loss should be extended to those who lose hair through eating disorders, a Fine Gael TD has said.