News & Statements
RSA need to get act together to tackle driving test delays – Ward
Learner drivers are being unfairly hindered by the RSA’s inability to reduce driving test wait times, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Luas extension to Poolbeg moving in right direction – Geoghegan
Government is to consider accelerating the Luas to Poolbeg Luas line, a Fine Gael TD has said.
CAP budget must be prioritised during Ireland’s EU Presidency – Murphy
Ireland’s EU Presidency next year represents a real opportunity to deliver a CAP that is properly funded and supports food production, a Fine Gael TD has said.
CETA ratification will present golden trade opportunity for Ireland to offset U.S. tariffs – Clendennen
The ratification of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will be important to Ireland’s response to new U.S. tariffs on the European Union, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Donegal Tweed and Irish craft industry needs to be ready to apply for EU special status – Boyle
New EU regulations for craft goods that are set to come into effect at the end of this year will help preserve vital indigenous Irish industries, such as the Donegal Tweed industry, a Fine Gael Senator has said, but warns that manufacturers need to do the groundwork before then.
‘Valerie’s Law’ will close legal loophole and safeguard children – Ward
Proposals around parental rights for those convicted of killing their partners, or a parent of their child, will finally close a legal loophole, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Pay related Parents’ Benefit would make life easier for families – Ahearn
Introducing pay related Parents’ Benefit would help parents to spend valuable time with their young children, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
European Commission must safeguard against potential job losses arising out of Trump tariffs – Lynch
The European Commission must increase funding available under the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF), to mitigate against tariffs likely to be imposed on Ireland and the European Union this week, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Workers must be protected to revitalise Dublin City – Geoghegan
The Minister for Justice must introduce a standalone offence for crimes against retail workers, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Jobseekers Pay Related Benefit will help protect workers – O’Donovan
Jobseekers Pay Related Benefit (JPRB) will act as a safety net for workers across the country, a Fine Gael Senator has said.