News & Statements
Kinahan’s sportwashing efforts must be crushed
Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has called on all parties to ensure international mob boss Daniel Kinahan has no involvement with boxing at any level following the airing of an explosive BBC documentary tonight.
Farrell welcomes progress on e-scooter and e-bike legislation
The Government’s approval of new legislation to allow for the regulation of e-scooters and e-bikes is welcome progress and will benefit the safety of all road users, a Fine Gael TD has said.
HSE Lactation Consultant & Breastfeeding Support Services will remain in Dublin South East Local Health Office – Madigan
Dublin-Rathdown TD and Minister, Josepha Madigan, has today (Monday) received confirmation from the HSE Dublin South-East Local Health Office that first-time mothers and parents within the local area will still be able to access a lactation consultant and other breastfeeding support services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carroll MacNeill calls for the resumption of regular HIV testing and treatment as a matter of urgency
HIV testing and PrEP services must be prioritised to avoid a spike in infection rates in the wake of Covid-19, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Minister Harris announces €193 million investment in five world- leading SFI Research Centres
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD today announced an investment of €193 million in five Science Foundation Ireland Research Centres for six years.
Make St Brigid’s Day a public holiday
Saint Brigid’s Day on February 1st should be considered as a new Public Holiday in Ireland to bridge the gap between existing holidays and to mark the first day of Spring, a Fine Gael Minister has said.
3,000 first time buyers to benefit from new affordable housing scheme
A new plan for affordable housing where the State provides equity support should help 3,000 individuals or families in getting a new home, a Fine Gael TD has said.
County targets should be set for the delivery of Repair and Lease Units
County targets should be set by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for local authorities to make more housing available under the Repair and Leasing Scheme, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Minister O’Donovan announces the commencement of Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Public Consultation
Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan TD, today announced the commencement of the public consultation for the Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Study.
Major warning to older people considering controversial lifetime loans
Lifetime Loans that appeal to older people can be dangerous and should be avoided for fear of huge financial risk, a Fine Gael Senator has said.