News & Statements
Specialist judges for domestic and sexual violence cases must be appointed – Seery Kearney
The Department of Justice must examine the appointment of specialist judges for domestic and sexual violence cases without delay, according to Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney.
Contract agencies and employees to receive Pandemic Special Recognition Payment after lengthy delays – Dolan
The Pandemic Special Recognition Payment has been approved for a group of cleaning contractors, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Critical shortfall of radiation therapists must be addressed – Burke
The critical shortage of radiation therapists across the country must be addressed before more people retire, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Smart and ambitious investment in public transport a no-brainer – Doherty
Fine Gael’s Transport Spokesperson has highlighted the need to improve public transport connectivity, and to provide viable options for commuters across Ireland.
Fine Gael Senators propose tough sentences for spiking – Doherty & Ward
Fine Gael Senators have introduced legislation to make spiking a standalone offence, with a penalty of up to ten years in prison.
Students with dyslexia should be given more time in state exams – Lombard
Students with dyslexia should be given extra time to complete state exam papers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Deadline for survey on parking in Phoenix Park approaching – Currie
The deadline is fast approaching for the OPW online survey about parking in the Phoenix Park, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
List of workers eligible for tax reliefs must be reviewed to include other professionals – Ahearn
The disparity in flat rate expenses and how tax relief can be claimed by certain workers must be rectified to make it equitable, according to Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn.
Free school books and hot school meals will ease burden on parents for next academic year – Burke
Parents of children set to attend primary school for the 2023/2024 academic year will have been receiving notifications from their schools to tell them that they will no longer have to pay for school books from September, a Fine Gael Senator said.
Soc Dems want to lock thousands of first time buyers out of the housing market – Cummins
The Social Democrats want to lock thousands of first-time buyers out of the housing market, a Fine Gael Senator has said.