News & Statements
Additional third level places for healthcare courses a huge step in addressing access to disability services
The significant increase in the number of third level places available in healthcare courses from September is a huge step towards addressing access to essential therapies supporting disability services, a Fine Gael group has said.
Childcare facilities can be delivered with planning changes – Currie
Changes to the planning system to ensure childcare facilities are delivered in communities, similar to how social housing is provided, should be implemented by the Housing Department, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Pay Garda recruits more – Farrell
Garda recruits should be paid more while in training, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Security allowance must be extended to councillors – Seery-Kearney
A security allowance must be extended to councillors to help ensure their personal safety, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
TV licence compliance will fall until trust restored in RTÉ
The drop in sales and renewal of the TV licence fee will continue until public trust is restored in RTÉ, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Over 3,000 hospitalisations from cannabinoid use over 5 years – Higgins
An ongoing awareness and education campaign from the HSE is needed on the dangers of cannabis jellies and associated products following an increase in hospitalisations from cannabinoid use, according to Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins.
RTÉ’s latest annual report must be published without delay – Carrigy
RTÉ’s latest annual report for 2022 must be published without delay as gaps in crucial detail of the broadcaster payments controversy still remain, according to Fine Gael Senator Micheal Carrigy.
Farmers putting shoulder to wheel with Agri emissions reduction
The Cork Fine Gael Senator said the EPA confirming the decrease in greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture highlights the constructive and common-sense approach taken by all involved in the sector.
Feasibility study needed on a Bus Rapid Transit Service between Midleton and Youghal – Stanton
A feasibility study should be conducted on the viability of introducing a Bus Rapid Transit Service between Midleton and Youghal, according to Fine Gael TD David Stanton.
Our aviation sector needs a just transition – Doherty
Authorities at Irish and EU level will need to mitigate the expense to consumers that will inevitably come with the decarbonisation of the aviation sector, a Fine Gael Senator has said.