Helen McEntee, TD

A Sinn Féin Bill which would have prevented wind turbines from being built in nearly all inland areas has been withdrawn from the Oireachtas this week as it clashed with the United Nations Climate Change Conference, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Deputy Martin Kenny’s comments on the Special Criminal Court at the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis only further highlight the fact that his party still has no regard for the role of the court, arguing its use is acceptable to pursue justice for some but not for all, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Climate Action Spokesperson, Alan Farrell, has said that COP26 is the final chance for the world to avoid climate catastrophe.

A review into the Science Gallery based in Trinity College Dublin must be conducted to ensure it can remain open and look forward to a sustainable future, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

The international community must confront the Communist Party of China’s disrespect of human rights and the rule of law, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

The name of the Passport Express application channel must be changed to provide clarity to customers on the nature of the service and the associated increased turnaround times, a Fine Gael TD has said.

While Sinn Féin believe there is “no place” for the Special Criminal Court, high levels of jury intimidation and gangland terror illustrate exactly why we need to protect the place of the Court within our judicial system, a Fine Gael TD has said. 

Sinn Féin still believes there is "no place" for Special Criminal Court to take on gangs, according to Fine Gael Minister of State Peter Burke.

Legislation to establish exclusion zones around medical facilities must be expedited to ensure safe access to abortion services and should include a ban on anti-abortion advertising in the surrounding areas, a Fine Gael TD has said.