News & Statements
Housing adaptation grants for older people and those with disabilities should be increased in line with construction costs – Higgins
The housing aid and adaptation grants issued by Local Authorities to older people and those with disabilities should be increased to reflect the rising cost of construction, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Action needed on ‘environmental and financial scourge’ of abandoned cars – Doherty
The Minister for the Environment and Transport, Eamon Ryan needs to introduce a standardised process to deal with the issue of abandoned vehicles littering Ireland’s towns and villages, a Fine Gael Senator said.
Pressure on to withdraw Jameson from Russian market – Ahearn
Comments made by the Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland should focus corporate minds on the controversy surrounding the export of top Irish whiskey Jameson to Russia, a Fine Gael Senator said.
Over 1 million prescriptions for codeine issued through public drug schemes – Burke
The number of prescriptions issued for codeine containing medicines has jumped by more than 22% since 2012 to over 1 million prescriptions issued last year, according to a Fine Gael TD.
Staged Payments for Croí Cónaithe Fund Scheme would be game changer for prospective homeowners – Ahearn
The introduction of a staged payment to the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund Scheme could be transformative for prospective homeowners, a Fine Gael Senator has said
Holidaymakers should not be penalised with excessive parking charges at Dublin Airport – Currie
Dublin Airport must reduce car parking charges while capacity issues are addressed so that passengers are not penalised on top of their travel costs this summer, according to Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie.
Crossmolina Flood Relief Scheme must be delivered without further delay– Ring
The Crossmolina Flood Relief Scheme must be delivered to protect homes and businesses in the town without any undue delay, according to Fine Gael TD Michael Ring.
Stop sending Jameson to Putin’s Russia – Ahearn
French drinks giant Pernod Ricard must immediately reverse their decision to restart exporting Jameson whiskey to Russia given the barbaric war the country is waging on Ukraine, Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn has said.
Kehoe welcomes awarding of tender for upgrade works at Rosslare Europort
Fine Gael TD Paul Kehoe has welcomed the awarding of a tender contract for upgrade works at Rosslare Europort.
Expanded Vacant Property Refurbishment grant will help bring more derelict properties back into use – Cummins
Changes to the Croí Cónaithe scheme to include rental properties will help more individuals and families find housing in their locality, according to Fine Gael Senator John Cummins.