News & Statements
Social Media Giants must follow TikTok’s example on cybersecurity – Higgins
A new Dublin cybersecurity hub for social media giant TikTok will create employment and put Ireland at the forefront of online security development, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Maternity hospitals must clarify their approach to Covid restrictions – Burke
Maternity hospitals must clarify, and re-submit in writing, their approach to the Covid-19 restrictions, a Fine Gael TD has urged.
Des O’Malley was a true patriot – O’Donovan
Des O’Malley was a true patriot who put this Republic first above all else, Fine Gael Minister Patrick O’Donovan has said.
Special focus for Drogheda from Government – O’Dowd
Fine Gael Louth TD, Fergus O’Dowd has welcomed the new “Special Focus” for Drogheda which has been confirmed by the Government today (Wednesday). This key announcement will ensure that all Government departments and State agencies will prioritise funding applications for projects in the Drogheda area that are supported through the Drogheda Implementation Plan.
Brexit is the problem – not the Protocol – Richmond
The UK Government is fooling no one with their attempted Brexit backtrack, Fine Gael spokesperson on European Affairs, Neale Richmond TD has said.
Childcare workers should be allowed to take antigen tests the night before work to ensure children are not turned away – Seery Kearney
Childcare workers should be allowed to take antigen tests the night before work to ensure children are not turned away the following morning, Fine Gael’s Seanad Spokesperson on Children has said.
Statement by Deputy Kieran O’Donnell on death of Des O’Malley
“I was very sorry to hear of the sad passing of Des O'Malley and my sympathies go to Des's family on what must be a very difficult time with such a personal loss.
Code of silence surrounding Tom Oliver murder by IRA must end – O’Dowd
The code of silence surrounding the IRA murder of a Louth farmer thirty years ago must come to an end in order to secure truth, justice and accountability for his family, a Fine Gael TD has said.
HSE must Develop National Plan to address Long Covid– Burke
The HSE should immediately develop and implement a national plan to address the effects of Long Covid, a Fine Gael TD has urged. Fine Gael Spokesperson on Health Deputy Burke said, “At a national level, the HSE needs to develop a long-term plan which will address the risks associated with Long Covid.
New Dedicated Family Court will bring about seismic reforms within our justice system – Madigan
Minister for Special Education and Inclusion, Josepha Madigan, has reiterated her call for the Government to prioritise its Programme for Government commitment of drafting a new Family Courts Bill. This landmark piece of legislation will greatly modernise the family justice system and bring about a speedier resolution to many families who remain trapped in a backlog of lengthly and delayed court proceedings.