News & Statements
Proposed EU Directive to allow Ukrainian people live and work here is welcome step – Higgins, O’Dowd & Richmond
The proposed activation of the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive to enable Ukrainian people live and work here for up to three years would be a welcome step, according to three Fine Gael TDs.
Minister Brophy announces €2.5 million Irish Aid funding to UNAIDS
The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Disapora, Colm Brophy TD, today announced Irish Aid funding of €2.5 million to UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. The Minister made the announcement at a meeting with UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, to mark UN Day of Zero Discrimination.
Social media companies must increase moderation of Russian content – Higgins
Social media companies must increase their verification of content that purports to be from Ukraine and immediately remove any fake footage to protect against the spread of Russian misinformation, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Councils should consider introducing dedicated parking spaces for those with hidden disabilities – Carrigy
Local authorities should consider introducing parking spaces for people with hidden disabilities in public places, according to Fine Gael Senator Micheál Carrigy.
Sanctions must be extended to Belarussian regime for its support in Russian invasion – Ward
Sanctions must be extended to the Lukashenko regime in Belarus over its support of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Cycling Ireland invited before Oireachtas Committee to discuss governance structure concerns – Cannon
Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon has requested Cycling Ireland to appear before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media to discuss concerns relating to governance structures within the organisation.
RTÉ must address sexist and demeaning comments made by 2FM presenters – Cannon
The national broadcaster must address the sexist and insulting comments made by two of their presenters in a video promoting a new RTÉ radio programme, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Full-time residents of multi-occupancy units and mobile homes must be guaranteed access to energy rebate– O’Dowd
Questions remain regarding how residents of multi-occupancy units and full-time residents in mobile homes will access the upcoming €200 upcoming electricity rebate, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Communities can benefit from the use of school buildings after hours
Fine Gael is proposing the use of school buildings and associated facilities outside of normal school hours for the benefit of local community groups and youth organisations.
National Transport Authority must give commuters options on flexible tickets after Covid – McGahon
The National Transport Authority must explore ways to give flexible ticket options to commuters engaged in a mix of remote and office-based working, according to Fine Gael Senator John McGahon.