News & Statements
Immediate resumption of North South Ministerial Council is vital – Richmond
Ahead of the Taoiseach’s meeting with the new leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), Edwin Poots, a Fine Gael TD has demanded the institutions of the Good Friday Agreement be fully restored.
More cycling infrastructure needed in Dublin Bay South to cater for growing number of road users – Geoghegan
More cycling infrastructure such as parking stands, cargo bike locking facilities and shared biking stations should be considered as part of the implementation of cycling projects in Dublin City, according to Fine Gael Councillor James Geoghegan.
Satellite phones must be made mandatory in cockpits on all short-haul flights – Ahearn
The diversion of the Ryanair flight in Belarus last month highlights the need for satellite phones to be made mandatory in cockpits on all flights, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Make EU Digital Green Certificate available to all in North
The EU Digital Green Certificate (DCC) should be made available to all people on the island of Ireland by the Government, Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie has said.
Immediate action needed over next 6 months to prioritise clearing cancer care backlogs – Burke
The HSE and Government must focus their resources on implementing practicable measures to clear the significant cancer diagnostic and treatment backlog over the next six months, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Local authorities must outline their plans to facilitate safe outdoor Summer – Higgins
Local authorities must act fast to put practical solutions in place to facilitate safe socialising as we prepare for an outdoor summer, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Additional 60 school places for students with additional needs in Dublin Bay South area a welcome development – Geoghegan
Sixty additional special class places created for the coming school year in the Dublin Bay South area will help meet demand for children who require additional supports, Fine Gael bye-election candidate James Geoghegan has said.
New vaccination centre at MTU Cork to be operational by end of June – Buttimer
A new Vaccination Centre at the Munster Technological University (MTU) will be operational by the end of June, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Jerry Buttimer confirmed the news after questioning the HSE about this Vaccination Centre of strategic importance.
Sinn Fein Abú database response not credible – Cummins
Sinn Féin wants the public to believe the cost of their Abú database, which contains the voting details of all 3.5m Irish voters and is held in Frankfurt, was resourced by existing staff and wages and only costs the party €482 annually.
VAT relief scheme must be amended to include Irish Community Air Ambulance – Buttimer
VAT relief scheme must be extended to include Ireland’s only charity funded air ambulance service so that it is not landed with a bill of €320,000, a Fine Gael Senator has said.