News & Statements
Enhanced services and supports must be provided to all victims of domestic violence – O’Dowd
Victims of domestic violence and their families must be prioritised when it comes to services and supports from initial reporting to rebuilding their lives after escaping their abuser, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Special non-jury court must remain to ensure stronger, safer communities – Farrell
Non-jury courts which deal with the country’s most dangerous criminals must remain a central part of our justice system, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Further €2 million allocated to Narrow Water Bridge – McGahon
Cabinet approval of a further €2 million to fund the Narrow Water Bridge is proof that the project is on track for its estimated completion date, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Bodycams for Gardaí to include Facial Recognition Technology software – Farrell
The purchase of bodyworn cameras for Gardaí is a landmark decision that will equip frontline Gardaí with the highest standard equipment to protect and assist them in their duties a Fine Gael Deputy said.
Growing need for ‘imperfect’ fruit and veg to be sold due to ongoing product shortage – Lombard
Ongoing shortages of fruit and vegetables due to changes in weather patterns, the dramatic decline in the number of growers and other issues reinforces the need for products deemed imperfect to be sold on supermarket shelves, according to Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard.
Over 2,000 Gardaí assaulted while on duty in the past seven years – Farrell
Over 2,000 Gardaí have been assaulted while on duty over the past seven years, which reinforces the need for our frontline heroes to be protected and equipped with Bodycams, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Pensioners willing to rent rooms to students don’t have to worry about medical card income threshold – Byrne
Pensioners interested in renting rooms to students should not be discouraged by the possibility of losing their medical card, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
DAA commits to no drop-off charges in ‘short, medium or long-term’ – Doherty
The announcement today by the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) at an Oireachtas committee that controversial charges on ‘drop-off’ zones in Dublin Airport will not proceed is a welcome development for motorists, Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty has said.
More staffing and resources permanently needed to clean up our capital city – Seery Kearney
Dublin City Council must put more staffing and resources in place urgently and permanently to clean up the capital as littering and a general state of uncleanliness plagues our city centre streets, according to Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney.
Refusal by Sinn Féin to support Special Criminal Court is slap in face to victims of criminals and entire communities – Farrell
Sinn Féin’s constant refusal to support the Special Criminal Court is a slap in the face to victims of organised crime and our security services, a Fine Gael TD has said.