News & Statements
Senator Seery-Kearney meets with Deliveroo management as workers avoid inner city areas following attacks
Deliveroo cyclists have been forced to avoid certain inner-city areas due to fears for their own safety when delivering food, a Fine Gael Senator has said. This comes amidst reports of attacks and bike thefts targeting young Deliveroo workers across the Capital.
Sinn Féin must comply with laws on political donations – Ward
Fine Gael Senator in Dún Laoghaire, Barry Ward, has said Sinn Féin must comply with the laws on political funding and donations following a report from the Standards in Public Office (SIPO) watchdog arising from Sinn Féin’s acceptance of a political donation of over €4 million.
Threats against journalist are evil and sinister – Richmond
Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has strongly condemned the threats issued against a journalist and his team who produced a BBC Panorama documentary on the Kinahan cartel and their links to professional boxing.
Urgent work to progress capping of carpark charges in hospitals required – Madigan
Urgent work is needed to progress the Programme for Government’s provision for the capping of carpark charges in hospitals, a Fine Gael Minister of State has said.
Decision on EWSS needed to give certainty to Irish businesses – Carroll MacNeill
A timely decision about the future of the EWSS must be made to ensure the survival of Irish businesses, a Fine Gael TD has said.
New wave of ambition is needed in tackling energy poverty – Bruton
A new wave of ambition is needed in tackling energy poverty, according to the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Chair, Richard Bruton TD.
Cannon encourages radio stations to apply for funding to assist them during Covid-19
Independent radio stations should apply for a special round of Covid funding to assist them in providing important information during this challenging period, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Pet owners urged to pick up after their pooch to stop spread of dog virus – Currie
Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie has urged dog owners to pick up after their pooch after Dublin vets have warned that fouling is contributing to the spread of a nasty dog virus.
Extension of public consultation phase on National Development Plan gives everyone a chance to have a say – Buttimer
Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer is advising that the deadline for submissions to the public consultation phase of the National Development Plan has been extended to the 19th of February, giving everyone the chance to have a say.
Lombard calls for long-term focus for Government’s Strategy on Women and Girls
Work must begin now on the successor to the Government’s Strategy on Women and Girls, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Cork Senator Tim Lombard sought an update on the Strategy in the Seanad this week.