News & Statements
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.
Minister for the Diaspora welcomes lifting of most Covid-19 pandemic travel restrictions for Australia
The Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Mr. Colm Brophy, T.D., has welcomed the news of the lifting of most COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions to Australia for fully vaccinated visa holders.
Arrangement made for Irish couples to travel immediately from Ukraine with babies born via surrogacy – Seery Kearney
Arrangements enabling Irish couples travel home immediately with their babies born by surrogacy in Ukraine is extremely welcome, according to Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney.
Assaults against Gardaí show urgent need for bodycams – Richmond
ael TD is calling for the swift roll-out of bodycams for An Garda Síochána to protect Gardaí from assault and to help in the investigation of crime.
Retrofitting targets will require skilled workers and educational support – Farrell
In order to hit our retrofitting targets, we will need to ensure there is a strong supply of skilled workers, Dublin Fingal TD Alan Farrell has said.