News & Statements
Local media sector needs Government support – Fine Gael
Replacing the TV licence fee with an alternative public service media charge to provide increased financial support for regional news outlets and radio stations is one of the main recommendations from Fine Gael in a submission to the Future of Media Commission.
One in six theory test appointments are no shows – Higgins
The fact that one in every six theory test appointments are no-shows is compounding the backlog caused by the pandemic, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Tánaiste announces €6million investment in capital equipment for industry research
The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD has announced the successful applicants of the Capital Equipment Fund administered by Enterprise Ireland through the Technology Gateway and Technology Centre Programmes
Parity of vaccines across the island of Ireland urgently required – Currie
A Fine Gael Senator has called for vaccine parity for all living on the island of Ireland, as people start to receive their Digital Covid Certificates by email and post.
Ireland must push for more effective sanctions against Belarusian regime – Ward
A Fine Gael Senator has called on the Irish government and our partners in the European Union to implement more effective sanctions against the regime of Alexander Lukashenko in Belarus.
Vaccination certificates should be rolled out across indoor venues – Cummins & Higgins
The expected reopening of indoor hospitality for vaccinated persons or those who have recovered from Covid should pave the way for the reopening of other indoor recreational venues in the next phase of easing of restrictions, two Fine Gael Oireachtas members have said.
HGV drivers coming from UK must comply with Irish road safety laws – Cannon
While HGV drivers’ hours are being increased to tackle driver shortages in the UK, all motorists in Ireland must continue to comply with the rules of our road to ensure safe driving and working conditions, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Builders responsible for unsafe homes need to be held to account – Seery Kearney
A register of builders who are responsible for substandard and unsafe homes needs to be established immediately, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Everyone can benefit from extended access to Farmleigh Estate this summer – Currie
Fine Gael Senator, Emer Currie, has welcomed the extension of the opening hours to the grounds of Farmleigh Estate during the summer, following her calls in the Seanad. The new extended hours come in tomorrow (Monday 12th July).
UCC should reach out to Derry – Burke
There is now a real opportunity for UCC to reach out to the Magee Campus of Ulster University and engage in a sustained period of research collaboration, a Fine Gael TD has said.