News & Statements
Gardaí must be afforded all supports in frontline COVID battle – Buttimer
Gardaí must continue to be afforded all supports possible in their role on the Covid frontline in the wake of GSOC complaint figures, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Sexual education must be embedded in our school system
A new comprehensive programme of relationship and sexual education must be embedded in our school system for children from early age if we are to break the endemic of sexual and gender-based violence in Ireland, a Fine Gael TD has said.
There is a future for the Northern Cross Route Project – O’Dowd
Fine Gael TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has stated that there is a viable route forward for the Northern Cross Route project following the news of the application’s appalling score in the latest round of the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund.
Ireland must prepare to implement EU Digital Green Pass – Doherty
Senator Regina Doherty has called for all relevant Departments and agencies to prepare for the immediate logistical roll-out of the European Commission’s proposed ‘Digital Green Pass’, due to be published next week.
Protect yourself from online shopping fraud
Shoppers should be extra vigilant when purchasing goods online following a rise in fraudulent activity, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Swifter notification of data breaches to customers essential – Seery-Kearney
Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery-Kearney has called for swifter notification of data breaches to customers in the wake of the Fastway Couriers hack.
Massive boost for Kilkenny and Carlow with €28 million from the Urban Regeneration Fund
Carlow and Kilkenny have received a massive boost with almost €28m for transport, access and public improvement projects to regenerate and revitalise urban communities across the counties.
Plaque in Leinster House to commemorate murdered Senator Billy Fox would be fitting tribute
A proposal to permanently commemorate Senator Billy Fox on the 47th anniversary of his murder by the IRA has been made by Fine Gael Senator John McGahon.
Two capable female Ministers to serve in Justice
Two capable and hardworking female Ministers will serve the Justice Department during Minister Helen McEntee’s maternity leave, Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said.
Minister Harris urges people to have their say on Review of the Student Grant Scheme
This Review was committed to under the current Programme for Government and announced as part of Budget 2021.