News & Statements
Employers should consider taking on apprentices – Bruton
Employers should consider taking on apprentices who can benefit their organisation and create new employment opportunities for the individual, Fine Gael TD Richard Bruton has said.
Extension to the validity period of driving licences is a welcome response to disruption caused by Covid-19 – Higgins
Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins has welcomed confirmation that the validity period of driving licences will be further extended by seven months due to Covid-19.
Sinn Féin trolls need to be disciplined by Mary Lou McDonald – Carroll MacNeill
It is time Mary Lou McDonald took action against the Sinn Féin trolls who are destroying Irish public discourse and bullying and intimidating people, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Leader of Fine Gael, An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar TD, expresses condolences on the death of PJ Sheehan
The Leader of Fine Gael, An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar TD, has today (Monday, 10th August) expressed his sincere condolences to the family and friends of PJ Sheehan, former Fine Gael TD for Cork South West, on the sad news of his death.
Enhanced garda powers needed to deal with quads and scramblers – Farrell
Gardaí should have more powers to deal with the ongoing anti-social use of scramblers and quads. Deputy Alan Farrell said communities around Dublin continue to be plagued by the noise and dangerous driving associated with these high-powered vehicles.
Potential for a cross border university to serve the north and north west
The creation of a John Hume Memorial University in Derry would be a fitting tribute to a man who made an historic contribution to peace and to Irish history, Fine Gael TD Colm Burke has said.
O’Dowd calls for flexible commuter tickets to accommodate changing working environment
Commuters must be facilitated with flexible travel tickets to deal with the changing working environment, a Fine Gael TD has said. Louth TD Fergus O’Dowd said: “COVID-19 has changed the way we work forever.
Help-to-Buy applicants should contact Revenue to enquire if they are eligible for the newly enhanced scheme – Brophy
First time buyers who have already applied for the Help-to-Buy scheme and are waiting on a decision should contact Revenue to find out if they are eligible for the newly enhanced scheme, a Fine Gael Minister has said.
National consultation on remote work is an opportunity for long-term change in the public and private sector – Currie
Remote working and working from home during a pandemic are not the same thing, but the opportunity has presented itself for long-term change, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Dublin West Senator, Emer Currie, is the Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson for Employment Affairs and Work/Life Balance.
Expanded Bike to Work Scheme to benefit commuters during Covid-19 and beyond – Bruton
The newly expanded Bike to Work Scheme will be of real benefit to commuters during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond, Fine Gael Party Chair Richard Bruton TD has said. Deputy Bruton said, “Welcome changes have been made to the Bike to Work Scheme under the July Stimulus, the Government’s plan to help get Ireland's businesses back on their feet and get as many people as possible back to work quickly.