News & Statements
Remaining two places on Future of Media Commission should be given to working journalists – Cannon
The final two places on the Future of Media Commission should be given to current working journalists, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Divisional Protective Services Units will ensure victims of crime are supported during investigation process – Carroll Mac Neill
The nationwide rollout of Garda Divisional Protective Services Units will ensure victims of domestic and sexual violence are adequately supported when they present to authorities, Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said.
Expansion of LUAS must be prioritised to help combat spread of COVID-19 – Richmond
Dublin Rathdown Fine Gael TD, Neale Richmond, has called for the rollout of the eleven remaining LUAS tram extensions to be prioritised to help combat the spread of COVID-19 in Dublin.
Postal route services to Australia, New Zealand and Singapore to resume next week – Brophy
A number of international postal route services are set to resume next week, having faced disruption during the Covid-19 crisis. Services to Australia, New Zealand and Singapore will commence again on September 29th. Parcel service delivery to the United States will also resume on this date.
A new approach to Fine Gael policy formation – Bruton
Fine Gael is to adopt a new approach to policy formation aimed at resolving problems and issues in Irish society.
UK Government must clarify if they intend to break international law on Brexit Withdrawal Agreement – Richmond
Fine Gael’s Neale Richmond has called on the UK Government to clarify today’s statement in the House of Commons by the Northern Ireland Secretary that the UK intends to breach international law.
Look North for guidance on birthing partner access for labour and antenatal visits- Currie
We must look North for guidance on birthing partner access to hospitals for labour and antenatal visits, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Emer Currie was speaking ahead of a crucial meeting tomorrow in Holles Street in relation to public health guidelines.
Fine Gael Councillor Colm Markey replaces Mairead McGuinness as MEP for the Midlands-North West constituency
Fine Gael Councillor Colm Markey said he is honoured to become an MEP for the Midlands -North West constituency and will work hard to serve the interests of the Irish people in the European Parliament.
Fantasy rhetoric on Brexit must be challenged ahead of key talks this week – Richmond
Ahead of key Brexit talks this week, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Neale Richmond, has stated that the fantasy Brexit rhetoric coming from the UK must always be challenged.
1 in 4 drug users at festivals now get high on laughing gas – Higgins
Legislation must be introduced to limit the sale of nitrous oxide or ‘laughing gas’, a drug that is leading to paralysis and death, particularly among young people, Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins has said.