News & Statements

Seanad recall now futile – Harris

Fine Gael TD for Wicklow, Simon Harris, has today (Saturday) described the failed attempt by Fianna Fáíl to have the Dáil recalled next week to debate the EU regulation on organ donation as an embarrassing failure for the Party, and that continued efforts have the Seanad recall are futile and a waste of taxpayers’ money.

Seanad reformists should be careful what they wish for – Harris

Fine Gael Wicklow TD, Simon Harris, has today (Wednesday) said those calling for reform of the Seanad should be careful what they wish for, as the last all-Party Seanad reform plan, agreed during the Fianna Fáil/PD Government, included a proposal to increase the number of Senators by five.

Confusion surrounding E cigarettes needs to be addressed – Kehoe

Government Chief Whip and Minister of State, Paul Kehoe TD, has written to the Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly TD, and the State's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tony Holohan, asking them to clarify the legal status and health implications of electronic cigarettes.