News & Statements
COVID-19 vaccine cert to boost tourism – Deirdre Clune MEP
Deirdre Clune MEP has backed today’s European Commission proposal for a COVID-19 vaccine certificate (Digital Green Certificate) as a positive boost for tourism, preparing the way for safer and easier freedom of movement in Europe.
Graffiti targeting Government Ministers is despicable – O’Dowd
The home addresses of two Government ministers being graffitied on Belfast walls in an apparent intimidation bid is today being utterly condemned by Fine Gael TD and Chairperson of the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, Fergus O’Dowd
Driver Theory Test move online should be accelerated – Higgins
The move to bring the Driver Theory Test online should be accelerated to help clear the backlog of applications, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Minister Harris launches new Covid information campaign for students
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today (Wednesday) launched a new COVID-19 information campaign for students and young adults. The video, which has been made in partnership with HSE Public Health West, highlights the risks associated with gatherings and gives a real-life example of a recent outbreak that led to hundreds of COVID-19 infections.
School books must be subject to an inclusive language audit – Seery-Kearney
School books must be subject to an inclusive language audit to ensure they promote respect, equality and inclusion, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
3,000 apprentices recruited under Government Apprenticeship Scheme – Minister Harris
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, has today marked the 3,000th application under the Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme.
Online safety regulations must be prioritised – Higgins
The establishment of online safety regulations must be treated as a matter of urgency for Ireland despite warnings from social media giants, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Erasmus for Northern Irish Students from September
Students in Northern Ireland will be able to access the Erasmus programme from September, Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has said.
Dedicated health unit on Long Covid must be established – Burke
The HSE should establish a dedicated health unit for research and to manage and support patients suffering the long-term effects of Covid-19, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Radical solutions to borrowing and debt levels required in shaping our world post-Covid – Bruton
The sustainability of borrowing and debt levels will soon become the biggest looming question we face in seeking to shape a post-Covid world, the Fine Gael PP Chairman Richard Bruton has said.