News & Statements
How would the Soc Dems police the border? – Rock
The Social Democrats need to get with the programme on all things Brexit after their co-Leader Róisín Shortall called for a major beefing up of border security with the costs to be borne by the EU, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Works to maintain longwave radio service begin today – Naughton
Works have begun today to help ensure the continuance of RTÉ’s longwave radio service for a minimum of two years, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Hozier fans taken to the cleaners by touts – Rock
Hozier fans are being taken to the cleaners rather than church by ticket touts, a Fine Gael TD has said. Dublin North West TD, Noel Rock, hit out at re-sale websites, such as Irish-based Viagogo, for facilitating the above-price selling of tickets for Hozier’s upcoming gig before they even go on general sale.
Dublin Airport taxi rank needs innovative thinking – Rock
Dublin Airport’s taxi rank needs an innovative overhaul because the current set-up doesn’t appear to work for anyone, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Imperative Sinn Féin confirm they will not break the law by spending £1.5m donation in Republic of Ireland – Reilly
Sinn Féin and Mary Lou McDonald should confirm that a £1.5 million donation to Sinn Féin will not be spent by the party in the Republic of Ireland, thereby breaking the law, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Gardaí need the continuing support of local community to combat Drogheda feud – O’Dowd
Gardaí in Louth are working tirelessly in difficult circumstances and will need the continuing support of the local community to combat Drogheda’s criminality, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Almost €100 million investment under Project Ireland 2040 for five major building projects in higher education institutions
The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. and the Minister of State for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. today announced almost €100 million is to be invested by the Government in major building projects at five higher education institutions.
National strategy needed to ensure the proper distribution of EV Charge Points – Lombard
We need a national plan to ensure the proper distribution of Charge Points for Electric Vehicles, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Minister Mitchell O’Connor opens the inaugural REACT [Responding to Excessive Consumption of Alcohol in Third Level] awards in DCU
Minister of State for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. today, 28 August, visited DCU and presented the students and staff in 10 of Ireland’s 3rd level institutions with awards in recognition of their efforts to reduce harm experienced by students from excess use of alcohol.
Where is Fianna Fáil’s Broadband Plan B – Lombard
Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard today called on Fianna Fáil to set out what their Broadband Plan B is.