News & Statements
Landmark decision for further and higher education in Cork
It is a prominent week for Further and Higher Education in Cork as the Cork Education and Training Board proceeds to the next stage in developing a College of The Future (COTF), a Fine Gael TD has said.
New support group for Cherry Orchard transformative for community safety– Seery Kearney
The formation of a new group to coordinate supports for the Cherry Orchard Community will prove transformative for community safety, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Intervention and action needed urgently to tackle disability services wait times for Dublin – Farrell
The waiting lists continue to grow in Dublin City and County at a pace that the HSE can clearly not cope with, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Credit Unions to be greatly strengthened by new legislation – Byrne
The role and services offered by credit unions in our communities will be strengthened by new legislation, Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne has said.
Further restrictions on e-cigarettes and vapes is a boost for public health –Burke
Government approval to introduce additional restrictions on the sale and advertising of nicotine inhaling products such as e-cigarettes is a welcome boost for public Health, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke.
OPW must have role in any future redevelopment of Iveagh Markets – Seery Kearney
The Office of Public Works must have a role in any future redevelopment and preservation of the Iveagh Markets in the heart of Dublin City, according to Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney.
O’Donnell welcomes €5k increase in income eligibility limits for social housing
Fine Gael TD Kieran O’Donnell has welcomed the €5,000 increase across the three income eligibility limits for social housing.
Extension of older taxis licenses will keep more cabs on roads – Richmond
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has confirmed that no taxi driver will be forced out of the sector due to the age of their vehicle but there are still many lingering issues within the industry that need addressed, according to Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond.
Shocking assault on two gardaí highlights need for targeted and urgent response to anti-social behaviour in Dublin communities – Seery Kearney
A vicious assault on two garda members highlights the need for an urgent and targeted response to anti-social behaviour in Dublin communities, according to Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney.
Male-only boards in decline as Ireland marks Equal Pay Day 2022 – Higgins
Gender balance in Irish boardrooms continues to grow as the number of male-only boards declines, a Fine Gael TD has said.