Regina Doherty, MEP

Testing drinks in bars and nightclubs to check if they have been spiked will help to keep women safe, the Fine Gael Leader of Seanad Éireann has said.

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has expressed his deep sadness on the death of Austin Currie.

“The Currie family is heartbroken to announce the death of Austin Currie.

Speedy action is now needed to ensure the Oireachtas Special Committee on Gender Equality is up and running before the end of the year, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Minister for Special Education, Josepha Madigan, has welcomed today’s establishment of a Special Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality, which has been set up to examine the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality.

Planning work on the MetroLink for Dublin continues despite the best efforts of those who claim it will not proceed, a Fine Gael TD has said.

All sporting organisations in the country will be invited to the Oireachtas Sports Committee to give their experiences of abuse towards referee, officials and players and discuss what is being done to counteract it.

The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D., attending COP26 in Glasgow today announced a funding package of €3.5 million aimed at assisting least developed countries adapt to the effects and impacts of climate change.

The continued progress and success of the Repair and Lease Scheme in Waterford should be replicated Nationwide, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Cummins, Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Housing, was speaking after the announcement on Thursday from Waterford City and County Council that €4.2m in funding has been approved through the Government’s Repair and Lease Scheme to repurpose St Joseph’s House on Manor Hill in Waterford City.

Farmers should know they are not alone and that Government will support them when it comes to meeting our commitments on Climate Action, Fine Gael TD Michael Creed has said.