News & Statements
Ireland will be the UK’s bridge to the EU – Richmond
Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has stressed that Ireland will be the United Kingdom’s bridge to the EU in a post-Brexit world. However, he added that securing a deal on a future relationship will be vital to this.
Members of the Oireachtas must ready themselves to embrace and promote the Covid-19 vaccination programme – Seery-Kearney
Doherty calls for Pyrite Scheme to be expanded nationwide
Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty has called for the expansion of supports for homeowners whose property has been affected by ‘pyritic heave’.
Regularisation of eco-friendly e-scooters and e-bikes will benefit the safety of all road users – Farrell
The regularisation of e-scooters and e-bikes is an eco-friendly move that will benefit the safety of all road users, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Alan Farrell, who represents Dublin Fingal, is introducing a Private Members’ Bill in the Dáil to legislate for the vehicles.
New SIPO powers needed to stop Sinn Féin exploiting Northern Irish political donations loophole – Ward
All parties contesting elections in the Republic of Ireland would have to comply with Irish laws on political donations and corruption – regardless of where they are operating - under new measures being proposed by Fine Gael Senator Barry Ward.
Online exchange of UK driving licences must be prioritised – Richmond
With less than two months left in the Brexit transition period, the NDLS must prioritise the introduction of online applications for exchanging a UK driving licence, Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has said.
Minister Josepha Madigan highlights need to “future-proof” Dublin public transport reforms
Minister Josepha Madigan has called for public transport agencies, including the National Transport Authority and Transport Infrastructure Ireland, to ensure that reforms to public transport in Dublin are properly “future-proofed”.
Limited time left but a Brexit deal still possible – Richmond
Fine Gael TD and spokesman on European Affairs, Neale Richmond, has stated that a Brexit deal is still possible despite the end of the transition period being less than 60 days away.
Sinn Féin must answer questions on ‘funny money’ in Northern Ireland – Burke
Ireland facing twin threats of Covid & Brexit – but SF only wants to play politics
Sinn Féin motion distracts from Covid-19 & Brexit – the real issues of Government – Bruton
Sinn Féin’s motion in the Dáil next week is proof they wish to engage in narrow tribal politics and bring down the Government.