News & Statements
Nursing Homes Ireland survey shows HSE must work with nursing homes to improve discharge rates – Burke
Questions need to be answered by the HSE management as to why there was not in place a rapid discharge strategy for each of the HSE hospitals across the country, according a to Fine Gael TD.
The School Transport Scheme review and recommendations are urgently required – Dolan and Lombard
The School Transport Scheme review needs to be published urgently as many parents are still in the dark regarding their child’s bus place for September 2023, said two Fine Gael Senators.
Ireland must adopt sustainable approach to entire life-cycle of products to achieve decarbonisation
Sectoral targets, behavioural change and enhanced producer responsibility to support a circular economy are key recommendations of Fine Gael Policy Lab
Red tape around accessing pregnancy drug must be removed – Seery Kearney
Women suffering from a severely debilitating illness during pregnancy are facing unnecessary delays to accessing medication, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
National Healthcare Forum should be created to help tackle health service challenges – Burke
A National Healthcare Forum made of public and private stakeholders should be established to tackle current and future health service challenges, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke.
Engagement must start now on establishing criteria for individuals availing of free IVF – Burke
Engagement must begin now in establishing eligibility criteria for publicly funded IVF treatment ahead of the roll-out of some services later this year, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke.
Public Invitation:
Minister for Social Protection, Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys will be in Bantry on Friday to meet the local community and participate in an event to plan for the future of rural communities.
Diaspora links key to 2023 Global Invitation Initiative – Dolan
Reconnecting with our diaspora will be an essential strand of a new tourism project which will be tasked with attracting international tourists to Ireland, Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan has said.
Record funding for childcare will drive down costs for parents from today (Jan 2nd) – Seery Kearney
Senator Seery Kearney, Fine Gael’s Seanad Spokesperson for Children, said: “Budget 2023 introduces major reforms to the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) from January 2023, which will substantially improve the affordability of early learning and childcare for families.
Fine Gael putting more money back in people’s pockets with tax changes from tomorrow (1st Jan) – Carroll McNeill
Income tax changes announced in Budget 2023 that take effect from tomorrow will put more money back in people’s pockets to help them to better deal with the cost of living crisis, Minister of State at the Department of Finance, with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Jennifer Carroll McNeill has stated.