News & Statements
Pay related Parents’ Benefit would make life easier for families – Ahearn
Introducing pay related Parents’ Benefit would help parents to spend valuable time with their young children, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
European Commission must safeguard against potential job losses arising out of Trump tariffs – Lynch
The European Commission must increase funding available under the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF), to mitigate against tariffs likely to be imposed on Ireland and the European Union this week, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Workers must be protected to revitalise Dublin City – Geoghegan
The Minister for Justice must introduce a standalone offence for crimes against retail workers, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Jobseekers Pay Related Benefit will help protect workers – O’Donovan
Jobseekers Pay Related Benefit (JPRB) will act as a safety net for workers across the country, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
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.