News & Statements
Nearly 5,000 bikes stolen in Dublin shows a new approach is needed – Richmond
Proactive public safety measures are the only way to tackle bike thefts in Dublin with a marked rise in people cycling over the past year, according to Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond.
West can still take action to help refugees and defend women’s rights in Afghanistan – Madigan
The current crisis in Kabul requires Western countries, who made up the international coalition in Afghanistan, to do everything still in their power to help the long-suffering Afghan people, and make development funding conditional on the protection of human rights, a Fine Gael Minister has said.
Minister Burke Meets Macra na Feirme to Discuss Rural, One-off Housing
Minister Peter Burke confirms that there will be no future ban on rural or one-off housing.
Increased mental health supports available as students return to college campuses – Dolan
An additional €3 million in funding for mental health supports will help students as they return to third-level education this September, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Engagement needed between departments of education north and south on cross border university- Burke
Engagement should take place between Departments of Education north and south on proposals for a cross border university in the North West region, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Minister Patrick O’Donovan welcomes the appointment of contractors to carry out remedial works on the bank of the River Feale at Convent Street, Listowel, Co. Kerry
Winter storms in February 2020, resulted in the collapse of a section of elevated bank slope along the northern bank of the River Feale, adjacent to Convent Street in Listowel, Co. Kerry. I am delighted that these remedial works will be undertaken to stabilise the river bank with the construction works expected to commence on-site in August 2021
Rent supplement for victims of domestic violence must be made permanent – Doherty
Access to rent supplement for victims of domestic violence is due to expire at the end of 2021, and the recent signal from Government that the protocol will be made a permanent offering is very welcome, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Ward welcomes suspension of deportation orders on Afghan asylum seekers
The decision to suspend deportation orders placed on Afghan asylum seekers who had previously been denied refugee status in Ireland is welcome given the current volatility in the region, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Further round of Online Retail Scheme needed to help businesses strengthen sales and customer base – Dillon
An additional round of funding under the Online Retail Scheme is required to help business further strengthen their online offerings and reach more customers, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Time for consistency from maternity units to ensure fair treatment of all pregnancies – Doherty
It is time for maternity units across the country to show consistency in their treatment of the Covid-19 guidelines to ensure fair treatment of all pregnancies, a Fine Gael Senator has said.