News & Statements
Minister Colm Brophy launches flagship UN report highlighting the importance of women’s bodily autonomy
The ‘My Body is My Own’ report finds that only 55 per cent of women worldwide have the power to make decisions about their own healthcare, contraception, and engagement in sexual intercourse.
Urgent need for Irish Water to expedite Dublin Bay water quality works – Carroll MacNeill
Irish Water must accelerate works at Shanganagh and Ringsend wastewater treatment plants to tackle the water quality crisis in Dublin Bay, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Buttimer calls for Electrification of Railway in Cork – “Let’s get Cork back on track”
Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer, a member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, is calling for consideration on the viability of the development and construction of Electric Rail to serve Cork City and County to be expedited.
Immediate support needed for parents of surrogate born babies travelling home to Ireland – Seery-Kearney
Immediate support is needed for parents of surrogate born babies travelling home to Ireland, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Vaccinated persons should be exempt from Mandatory Hotel Quarantine – Ward
Fine Gael Senator, Barry Ward has said that fully vaccinated persons should be exempt from Mandatory hotel Quarantine requirement.
Law prohibiting social media management abroad after Sinn Féin revelations will ensure greater transparency
New laws preventing political parties from having social media accounts managed outside Ireland will ensure greater transparency and accountability of our democratic process, Fine Gael senator John Cummins has said.
Mayo constituents invited to have their say to shape the future of remote working in online public meeting
Fine Gael wants to hear the views of people in Mayo on remote working in an online event attended by An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Alan Dillon.
British Irish Intergovernmental Council should be convened – Richmond
Following a week of violent protests in Northern Ireland, a Fine Gael TD has said the British Irish Intergovernmental Council should be convened this week.
Infant health checks need to be prioritised
Addressing the backlog of public health visits and routine health screenings for babies in their first year needs to be prioritised, a Fine Gael TD has said.
End extortionate hospital car parking charges
It is time to put an end to extortionate hospital car parking charges, a Fine Gael TD has said.