News & Statements
It’s time for an EU-wide free travel scheme – Doherty
EU Member States should agree and implement an EU-wide version of the Irish free travel scheme to improve mobility and reduced cost of living pressures for older people in the EU, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
GAA must explain GAAGO gameplan at Oireachtas – Lombard
The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) needs to explain what can be done to ensure more people see hurling and football matches on free to air TV, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Cancer patients should be entitled to defer maternity leave
Minister Roderic O'Gorman must prioritise legislation to help mothers dealing with cancer diagnoses while pregnant or post-partum to defer their maternity leave, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Improved supports for businesses & better infrastructure in Dublin are key priorities for FG candidate Regina Doherty
Supporting Irish businesses to get better funding and access to the EU Single Market and ensuring infrastructural projects are delivered more efficiently are among the key priorities for Fine Gael’s Dublin MEP candidate Senator Regina Doherty.
Cancer patients’ medical card application process must be simplified
The Department of Health and the HSE must consider removing the arduous application process associated with discretionary medical cards for those with cancer and other serious illnesses, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Statement from Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach Simon Harris on the Death of Mary Banotti
It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Mary Banotti. Mary was a talented politician, a trailblazer and a joy to be around. She was smart, wise and funny. Mary Banotti served as an MEP for Dublin from 1984 to 2004 and was Fine Gael’s presidential candidate in the 1997 presidential election.
More competition needed to stop airlines ripping off Irish soccer fans – Doherty
Greater choice on popular air travel routes must be provided to consumers to stop airlines from overcharging Irish fans attending the FA Cup Final on the 25th May, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Taoiseach meets with councillors and candidates to discuss priorities for Cork County
More ambition on housing, connecting communities through transport and broadband, delivering water infrastructure and backing small businesses are among the plans Fine Gael Councillors and local election candidates have to continue to develop Cork county over the next five years.
GAA President invited before Seanad to discuss GAAGO controversy – Lombard
The President of the GAA has been invited before the Seanad to discuss issues of concern regarding subscription service GAAGO broadcasting matches, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Dublin Taskforce will provide focus to deliver change for the city
The appointment of a new Dublin City Taskforce is a welcome and crucial step in revitalising and restoring the capital city, Fine Gael representatives have said.