News & Statements
Crowley defection yet another blow to Martin’s leadership
Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central and Vice Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affaris, Dara Murphy, today (Monday), described Brian Crowley’s defection to the European Conservative and Reformist (ECR) group as yet another blow to Micheál Martin’s leadership.
Half an hour of daily PE should be mandatory in primary schools – Noone
Fine Gael Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has today (Monday) urged schools to consider making a half an hour of Physical Education (PE) a mandatory daily requirement for primary pupils. Her comments come after a Safefood Ireland survey showed 90% of parents believe 30 minutes of school time should be devoted to PE every day.
Minister Donohoe in Luxembourg for EU talks ahead of the European Council
The Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe T.D., will attend the General Affairs Council in Luxembourg tomorrow (Tuesday, 24 June) in advance of accompanying the Taoiseach at the European Council later this week (Thursday and Friday).
Sinn Féin proposed wealth tax would penalise vulnerable farmers
Fine Gael TD for Limerick, Patrick O’Donovan has, today (Monday), highlighted how Sinn Féin’s proposed wealth tax would hit vulnerable farmers.
Speech by Minister Varadkar at the Tourism Ireland dinner for delegates to the Tourism Summit, Aras an Uachtarain on Monday 23rd June
I trust that this evening’s hospitality is a fitting finale to your busy day here in Dublin. I want to thank Tourism Ireland for organising the event and giving me the opportunity to say a few brief words to you on the eve of the Tourism Summit.
Minister quells rumours of Custume Barracks closure – McFadden
Fine Gael TD for Longford/Westmeath, Gabrielle McFadden, this week questioned the Minister of State at the Department of Defence, Paul Keogh TD, in the Dáil about widespread concerns relating to the possible closure of Custume Barracks.
Collins writes letter to Judge in May and lectures Dáil on independent judicial system in June
Niall Collins needs to consider his position as he fails to accept major error
Consultation Seminar on Justice Reform marks new era of inclusivity and transparency
Fine Gael Wicklow TD and Member of the Public Accounts Committee, Simon Harris, has today (Friday) welcomed the Consultation Seminar on Justice Reform hosted by Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD.
Counselling services available to those affected by Mother and Baby Homes
Fine Gael TD for Cavan/Monaghan, Joe O’Reilly, today welcomed the announcement by Minister for Children, Charlie Flanagan TD, that wide ranging counselling services have been made available for those affected by the Mother and Baby Homes issue.
Feighan welcomes additional teaching posts for small schools in Roscommon
Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has welcomed the news that Cloverhill NS and Carrick NS, Curraghboy in Roscommon will each receive an additional teacher following successful applications.