News & Statements
Heritage harbours must not be forgotten in plan to rejuvenate coastal infrastructure – Ward
A Fine Gael Senator has raised the importance of funding for heritage harbours as part of the plan to support and rejuvenate coastal communities and infrastructure.
Keep up momentum on delivery of menopause clinics – Higgins
Now that the new dedicated menopause clinic at the National Maternity Hospital has begun helping women experiencing severe menopause symptoms, there must be no delay on delivering the three other promised clinics, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Senator Barry Ward welcomes the lifting of travel restrictions on Richard O’Halloran
A Fine Gael Senator has warmly welcomed the lifting of travel restrictions on Richard O’Halloran, who had been prevented from leaving China for three years, despite not having been charged with, tried for, or convicted of, any wrongdoing.
Situation in Ukraine of concern to families expecting babies via surrogacy – Seery Kearney
The evolving situation in Ukraine is a cause of increasing anxiety to families who are expecting babies via surrogacy in the country at present, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Flaws in high-speed broadband rollout must be addressed – Doherty
A Fine Gael Senator has called for a national review and audit of properties that fall between the commercial providers and National Broadband Ireland (NBI) when it comes to the rollout of high-speed broadband.
We must tackle maintenance fees on electronic vouchers at EU level
We must tackle the issue of maintenance fees on electronic vouchers at an EU level, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
University Presidents need to step up to challenge and introduce mandatory consent classes – Carroll MacNeill
Mandatory consent classes in all third level institutions must be introduced in light of the findings of the Report on Student and Staff Experiences of Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment published by Minister Simon Harris, a Fine Gael TD has said.
People planning to jet off this year must put passport applications top of their list – Ahearn
With up to a fourfold increase in passport applications projected for 2022, people looking to go abroad this summer should submit applications as soon as possible in order to avoid disruptions to travel plans, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Public campaign needed to identify victims of human trafficking – Seery Kearney
A campaign to assist members of the public in recognising and identifying a victim of human trafficking is needed to detect such offences and to support victims, according to Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney.
Russian military exercises highlight the need for investment in Irish defence – O’Reilly
Russian naval exercises due to take place in Ireland’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) give cause for concern and highlight the need for investment in Irish defence, a Fine Gael Senator has said.