News & Statements
Voluntary code restricting smartphone use for children should be adopted by all primary schools – Lombard
A voluntary code restricting smartphone use for children under 13 should be adopted by all primary schools and agreed to by parents, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
Offence of coercive control should be extended to people in a non-intimate relationship – O’Dowd
Legislation on the offence of coercive control should be extended to people in a non-intimate relationship such as those who are living together or related to one another, according to Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd.
Businesses and community groups in Louth should apply for flood damage payments without delay – McGahon
Fine Gael Senator John McGahon has urged businesses, community groups and other organisations affected by flooding in Louth to apply for payments through Government supported schemes.
First payments made to flood damaged homes and businesses
The first payments have been made to East Cork flood damaged homes and businesses through Government supported schemes, Fine Gael TD for Cork East Constituency, David Stanton, has confirmed.
RTÉ must publish all information into Tubridy pay deals – Dillon
Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has written to the Oireachtas Media Committee to request RTÉ publish all relevant information into Ryan Tubridy’s previously incorrect stated pay for three years.
Establishment of Road Safety Commissioner could help make our roads safer- Cannon
The establishment of a Road Safety Commissioner which is independent and has legislative powers could help make our roads safer, according to a Fine Gael TD.
Public must be vigilant on scam requiring bank details to claim electricity credits – Higgins
The public, particularly vulnerable and elderly citizens, should be wary of a phone scam asking for bank details in order to claim Government electricity credits, according to Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins.
Average Speed Cameras will help save lives – Ward
Average speed cameras should be used on more Irish roads in the future which could save lives, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
RTÉ must explain why they failed to publish internal review into Tubridy’s pay – Dillon
RTÉ must immediately account for why they failed to provide or publish the review of Ryan Tubridy’s previously incorrect stated pay for three years, the Fine Gael PP Chairman Alan Dillon has said.
Time’s up procrastinating on Daylight Saving Time (DST) – Lombard
Eliminating seasonal clock changes would bring transformational change to Irish working and social life, a Fine Gael Senator has said, and should not be kicked down the road any longer.