News & Statements
Statement from Tánaiste and leader of Fine Gael Simon Harris
“Next week, the United States will announce further tariffs on the European Union. The European Union will then consider how to respond. We are entering a time of major uncertainty.
Changes to Triple Lock Mechanism will bring greater autonomy – Callaghan
Removing UN Security Council approval for deployment of Irish troops for peacekeeping service will give greater decision-making control to Government and Dáil, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Affordable home retrofitting starts with easier grant system – Ó Muirí
The retrofitting grants application process needs to be streamlined for homeowners if residential retrofitting targets are to be met, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Extend the Luas to Ringsend and Irishtown – Geoghegan
The Minister for Transport must fast-track plans for the extension of the Luas Red Line from The Point through Ringsend and Irishtown, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Rise to personal injury awards would be a recipe for disaster for business – Nelson Murray
Any rise to personal injury awards would cause irrevocable damage to businesses and jobs, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Clarity needed on Accommodation Recognition Payments – Ó Muirí
Clarity is needed on whether the Ukrainian Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) will be amended or simply extended by the end of the month, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Stronger online safety measures needed to stop the rise of toxic masculinity – Neville
More needs to be done to address toxic masculinity on social media, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Investment in wastewater infrastructure key to deliver housing in rural Ireland – Roche
Greater investment in wastewater treatment infrastructure is urgently needed to support housing development in rural Galway, where a lack of proper facilities is preventing new homes from being built, a Fine Gael TD has said.
More guidance needed on retrofitting rules – Carrigy
Local authorities must be given more guidance on the rules surrounding insulating homes so that homeowners are not punished for carrying out works, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Life prison sentences for serious crimes must mean life – Butterly
The introduction of “whole-life” sentences for the most serious of crimes, specifically the murder of women and children, would send a clear message to perpetrators of violence that life imprisonment will mean life, a Fine Gael TD has said.