News & Statements
Surge in listenership figures demonstrates importance of local and regional radio – Cannon
The importance of radio as a source of reliable and trusted information has been demonstrated by a surge in listenership figures during the Covid-19 pandemic, a Fine Gael TD has said.
More settlements from Personal Injuries Assessment Board will lower insurance costs – Bruton
People should be given incentives to settle insurance claims through the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) in a bid to drive down the cost of insurance in the sector, Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Chairman Richard Bruton has said.
Richmond welcomes additional mental health supports for Garda personnel
Fine Gael TD, Neale Richmond, has welcomed additional mental health supports introduced by An Garda Síochána for Garda personnel, and called for work to continue in this crucial area.
Further COVID-19 assistance for taxi drivers with proposed extension of vehicle age limits and waiver for SPSV licence renewal fees – O’Dowd
Taxi drivers can expect further assistance to help them through the difficult COVID-19 period, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Government review of remote work should prioritise e-working tax relief – Currie
The Government has shown it is committed to the concept of remote work, but e-working tax relief in its current form requires change to support more workers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Gender quotas would help balance our judiciary – Seery-Kearney
The introduction of gender quotas should be considered to help address the imbalance on our judiciary, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Mental health must be a priority for Gardaí – Richmond
Mental health supports for Gardaí must continue to be a priority throughout the Covid-19 crisis and into 2021, Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has said.
Statement on behalf of An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar
Village Magazine has published an article in its current edition which is both inaccurate and grossly defamatory.
Continuing Brexit talks welcome – Richmond
Fine Gael TD and spokesperson on European Affairs, Neale Richmond, has welcomed the commencement of more intensive Brexit negotiations in Brussels, stressing that a deal is in everybody’s interests.
The Department and Tusla must publish their data processing impact assessments for true transparency in how personal data will be given to survivors – Seery-Kearney
Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery-Kearney has said the Department and Tusla must publish their data processing impact assessments for true transparency in how personal data will be given to survivors of Mother and Baby Homes.