News & Statements
Urgent reform needed to granting power of attorney for vulnerable citizens – Doherty
The current process to grant enduring power of attorney is complex, costly, and exclusionary and must be overhauled, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
New EU Disability Card should support the rights of people with disabilities – Doherty
A new disability card must be introduced that would apply across the EU, to ensure that people with disabilities, including from Ireland, would have equal access to special conditions and necessary supports anywhere in the EU, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
EU should guarantee people’s right to use physical cash – Doherty
The European Commission should provide a guarantee that people will always have the right to use physical cash if they wish and that cash will not be replaced by digital payment options, Senator Regina Doherty, Dublin European Election Candidate for Fine Gael has said.
EU has a role to play in funding Dublin’s Metrolink – Doherty
It’s time for Ireland to reapproach the European Investment Bank (EIB) to secure much needed funding for the Dublin Metrolink project, Fine Gael’s candidate for the Dublin European elections has said.
Sinn Féin MEP candidates have questions to answer on migration policy u-turns – Doherty
Sinn Féin MEP candidates must account for their constant flip-flopping on migration policy if they intend to represent Irish interests in Europe, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Ireland must dedicate 0.25% of its national GDP to supporting Ukraine – Doherty
Ireland must join its EU counterparts and deliver no less than 0.25% of its national GDP to combatting the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Irish Rail must change course on southside DART disruption – Doherty
Irish Rail must re-examine plan for engineering works in May and June to minimise disruptions for commuters and visitors, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Fianna Fáil MEPs must clarify their position on Ireland’s tax sovereignty– Doherty
MEPs Barry Andrews and Billy Kelleher must decide whether proposals to “get rid of the vetoes” by Fianna Fáil’s European grouping are in Ireland’s best interests, according to Fine Gael’s MEP candidate for Dublin.
EU database for stolen scramblers could help clamp down on scourge on our communities – Doherty
Greater cooperation throughout the European Union on the seizure of scramblers and quad bikes could help authorities to tackle the issues associated with these vehicles, 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.