News & Statements
Better compensation coming down the line for commuters impacted by delays – McGahon
New Private Members Bill in the Seanad will see establishment of tiered compensation for trains delayed by 20 minutes or more, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Commitment by state in proposed Care amendment should not be underestimated – Ward
The Care amendment's use of 'shall strive' in the March 8th referendums signals a deep commitment to family care, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
900 drivers caught speeding on National Slow Down Day – Doherty
The fact that 900 drivers were caught speeding on Irish roads on National Slow Down Day is clear evidence that average speed cameras need to be rolled out across the country, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Authorities must be better prepared for sharp weather events – Geoghegan
Met Eireann’s statement that it does not have ‘a crystal ball’ for today’s snowfall was churlish, Fine Gael General Election candidate Cllr James Geoghegan has said.
Voting Yes in referendums will update, not negate, the constitutional and legal acknowledgment of women – Seery Kearney
The March 8th referendums aim to update—not erase—women's representation in our Constitution, enhancing equality while preserving parental rights, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Bus Éireann must review ageist policy on drivers to support expansion of School Transport Scheme – Lombard
Bus Éireann’s outdated age policy begs the question whether it’s time to review their operation of such an important contract like the School Transport Scheme, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Commitment to increase radiation therapy course places in Irish colleges is welcome – Burke
A commitment to boost radiation therapy course places will address a shortage in the number of those professionals is extremely welcome, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke.
Phased payments could transform the Croí Cónaithe Scheme for prospective homebuyers – Byrne
The implementation of a phased payment system for the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund Scheme could greatly benefit prospective homeowners, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Minister McGrath’s conversion to Fine Gael’s tax cuts & money back in your pocket is welcome – McGahon
Finance Minister Michael McGrath’s conversion to Fine Gael’s position on income tax cuts and money back in your pocket politics is a welcome development, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
Irish Left & Sinn Féin vote against support for Ukraine – Burke
Minister for European Affairs Peter Burke has today strongly criticised the four Irish MEPs who continue to vote against support for Ukraine, thus conveying their implicit support for Russia and the illegal and abhorrent actions of Vladimir Putin.