News & Statements
36% reduction in burglaries nationwide since 2019 – Ward
Targeted enforcement and high visibility policing has led to a 36% reduction in burglaries and property-related crime, according to Fine Gael Senator Barry Ward.
Fresh focus on children’s disabilities will be key in combatting lack of therapy services – Currie & Carrigy
A revived approach to children’s disabilities will be crucial in increasing therapy services, according to two Fine Gael Senators.
Supports remain available for those at risk of domestic violence over Christmas – Carroll MacNeill
New refuges will be made available in different parts of the country to support victims of domestic violence over the coming two years. In the interim, crucial supports remain available for victims of Domestic Violence, particularly over the Christmas period, according to Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.
Fine Gael Councillor first to benefit from maternity leave entitlement for Councillors
Fine Gael Councillor and Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Thomasina Connell, will be the first Councillor in Ireland to benefit from the new measures set out in the Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Elected Members in Local Authorities) Bill 2022.
Speech of the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD
Parents to save thousands of euros in childcare fees next month thanks to Budget 2023 – Seery Kearney
Parents are set to save thousands of euros per year with a substantial reduction in childcare fees in January when Budget measures take effect, Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney has said.
Registration of Ukrainian doctors in Ireland must be expedited – Currie
Ireland must expedite the access to medical exams for Ukrainian doctors who wish to practice here, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Condolences on the deeply sad passing of Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon – McGahon
Fine Gael Senator, John McGahon, has expressed his deep sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Irish peacekeeper, Private Seán Rooney, who was killed in Lebanon last night.
Preparation must begin now for a referendum on remote & proxy working – Carroll MacNeill
A referendum on remote and proxy working must be seriously considered by Government in 2023, a Fine Gael TD has said.
O’Dowd expresses his deepest condolences to Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon
Fine Gael TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the Irish peacekeeper, Private Seán Rooney, who was killed in Lebanon last night.