News & Statements
UK document should be seen as the basis for negotiations, not the solution – Richmond
Welcoming the release of the latest UK Government position paper on Brexit, Fine Gael Senator and spokesman on EU Affairs, Neale Richmond, has stated that the document is the basis for negotiations and does not yet present the ultimate solution for Ireland.
People with disabilities need good advocacy- Conway
Here is my response to a recent article by Tom Clonan on the Journal.ie regarding the Government's approach to disability:
€325,000 Water Main Rehabilitation Project for Ballaghaderreen – Hopkins
Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has stated that it is extremely positive that Irish Water confirmed today is to carry out a €325,000 rehabilitation project on water mains in Ballaghaderreen.
GAA show the way on ticket touting – Rock
The GAA is showing the way forward in the battle against ticket touts, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Announcement of bus contract to Go-Ahead will see better public transport for D15 residents – Varadkar
An Taoiseach and Fine Gael Dublin West TD, Leo Varadkar, has welcomed the announcement today (Thursday) by the National Transport Authority (NTA) that a preferred bidder, Go-Ahead, has been selected for the contract operating 24 orbital Public Service Obligation (PSO) bus routes in Dublin.
GAA show the way on ticket touting – Rock
The GAA is showing the way forward in the battle against ticket touts, a Fine Gael TD has said.
North County Dublin to benefit from competition in the bus market – Farrell
The North County is set to benefit from Dublin bus services opening up to competition says local Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrrell. The news comes as bus and rail operator ‘Go-Ahead’ has been announced as the winner of the tendering competition to operate 10% of Public Service Obligation bus services in Dublin (currently operated by Dublin Bus).
Fine Gael commitment on choice and competition in the bus market gets the ‘go ahead’ – Brophy
Bus and Rail operator ‘Go-Ahead’has been announced as the winner of the tendering competition to operate 10% of Public Service Obligation bus services in Dublin (currently operated by Dublin Bus).
Buttimer welcomes Fianna Fáil conversion to the Cork Hospital project
Fine Gael Senator for Cork, and Former Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Health, Jerry Buttimer, has welcomed Billy Kelleher's belated support for a new Cork Hospital.
Women’s Rugby World Cup an opportunity for a sporting legacy – Richmond
Ahead of the kick of the Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland today, Fine Gael Senator and keen rugby player, Neale Richmond, has said that the tournament provides a great opportunity for both the IRFU and the Irish Government to leave a real sporting legacy.