Senator Maria Byrne

Full take up of the ‘WiFi4EU’ public WiFi scheme by local authorities will help improve connectivity across Ireland, supporting remote working and strengthening communities, a Fine Gael TD has said.

With the creation of over 1,800 jobs across the island of Ireland this week alone, Fine Gael is ensuring people get back to work after the pandemic, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Swift action is needed to deal with the rise in assaults against Gardaí and other frontline workers, according to Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond.

Today’s international developments against a major Irish crime gang are the culmination of a long running and high profile garda operation supported by Fine Gael in tackling organised crime.

An oral hearing into the proposed paid drop-off zone at Dublin Airport must take place to allow for full scrutiny of the project, according to Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie.

With the war in Ukraine causing thousands of deaths and untold damage, Ireland must provide help in every way we can, including donating surplus supplies from An Garda Siochana to protect the Ukrainian people, according to Fine Gael TD and party spokesman on European Affairs, Neale Richmond.

Fine Gael representatives are holding a meeting today with Ministers, TDs and Senators joining from 32 connected hubs throughout the country, including on an island off the West coast.

An information campaign is needed to highlight the risks associated with cryptocurrency and the prevalence of investment fraud, according to Fine Gael TD and Spokesperson on Social Media and Finance Technology, Emer Higgins.

The €5 million Shared Island Local Authority Development Fund announced today will further strengthen and drive relations both North and South, according to Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd.

Untapped opportunities must be explored and acted upon to protect people from rising energy prices, the Chairman of Fine Gael’s Parliamentary Party has said.