News & Statements
Higher ambition needed in our Circular Economy – Bruton
Following the publication of an EPA report highlighting Ireland’s declining recycling rates due to a rise in packaging waste, now is the time for higher ambition, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Continuing maternity restrictions still having detrimental impact on pregnant women and their partners – Doherty
With plans to lift almost all Covid restrictions by October 22, the continuing draconian measures in our maternity units are having a major, detrimental impact on pregnant women and their partners, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Focus should be on engagement in Northern Ireland, not boycott – Richmond
Engagement and realism will provide the best route to solving problems caused by Brexit, not boycotts, Fine Gael TD and Spokesperson on European Affairs Neale Richmond TD has said.
Simon Coveney has more integrity than entire Sinn Féin parliamentary party combined – Brophy
Minister Simon Coveney has accepted and apologised for the political mistakes made over the Zappone appointment, in doing so, showing more dignity and integrity than Mary Lou McDonald or the Sinn Féin parliamentary party, a Fine Gael Minister has said.
Maria Walsh MEP travels to Lesbos to hear plight of Afghan refugees in aftermath of Taliban takeover
Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh is travelling to Lesbos today to hear of the plight of Afghan refugees and emergency workers trying to help them in overcrowded asylum facilities on the Greek island.
Bill to establish gender quotas on company boards will address underrepresentation of women in leadership roles – Higgins
A new bill to establish a 40% quota for female representation on company boards will address the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles and have a positive outcome for businesses, according to Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins.
Statement by Minister for Finance and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Central, Paschal Donohoe
I note the publication by the Department of Foreign Affairs of documents regarding the appointment of a Special Envoy for Freedom of Opinion and Expression.
€20bn investment in housing over 5 years in new Government plan
The launch of the Government’s Housing For All plan marks a significant step forward in the goal to ensure everyone has the option to own their own home, and builds on Fine Gael’s work in this area, according to Deputy Emer Higgins and Senator John Cummins.
Leaving cert students should consider all options for future careers – Dolan
Leaving Cert students receiving results tomorrow should consider all options for their future careers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Minister Brophy announces a further €1m funding for COVAX
Minister for International Development and Diaspora Colm Brophy T.D. has announced a further €1m in funding for COVAX, the international facility for supporting equitable access to COVID-19 vaccinations globally.