News & Statements
‘Cooling Off’ period needed for online airline bookings – Noone
Dublin Senator Catherine Noone has called on airlines to implement an honest cancellation policy on online bookings, in keeping with the cooling off period that already applies to other online purchases.
Ministers McHugh and Mitchell O’Connor welcome earlier date for Round One CAO offers
Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. and Minister for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. have today (15 February, 2019) welcomed confirmation that Round One offers from the Central Applications Office (CAO) will be issued this year on the earlier date of Thursday, 15 August 2019.
A LIFT for transport in all communities – Griffin
An innovative transport scheme which could serve rural communities across the country is now on the road.
Construction costs rising for State due to recovery – Heydon
Major State projects are facing higher construction costs as they are in direct competition with growing private sector infrastructure spending, a Fine Gael TD has warned.
Put the phone away this Valentine’s Day – Lombard
A Fine Gael Senator is encouraging people to stay off their phones this Valentine’s Day and instead spend time with their loved ones.
Bus lanes on motorways could be key to easing traffic congestion – Lawlor
Bus lanes on motorways could be the key to easing traffic congestion, Fine Gael Senator Anthony Lawlor has said.
Feighan announces he will not now seek a place on the Fine Gael General Election ticket in Roscommon-Galway
Fine Gael Senator Frank Feighan has announced he will not now seek a party nomination to contest the next General Election in the Roscommon-Galway constituency.
We all dream of a League of Ireland stream – ROCK
Fine Gael T.D. for Dublin North West, Noel Rock has today (Monday) welcomed plans for the upgrading of web-streaming services for League of Ireland games. While welcoming the news Deputy Rock also called on the FAI to allow the service to be made available to fans in Ireland as well.
Greater awareness needed on screen time impact on toddlers – Noone
Dublin Senator Catherine Noone has called for greater awareness on the impact of screen time on under-2s.
EU Investment Plan can help our businesses through Brexit – Kelly
MEP for Ireland South and Leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament, Sean Kelly, has today encouraged Irish businesses to make full use of opportunities available under the EU Investment Plan to mitigate against the potential economic impacts of Brexit in the coming years.