News & Statements
Heritage Bill measures crucial for rural Ireland – Carey
The Heritage Bill contains several crucial measures for rural Ireland, the chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Rural Affairs and Community Development has said.
Burke’s legislation to help families of missing persons set to be law by the end of the year
Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator, Colm Burke, has outlined how his new legislation will aid the families of missing persons in overcoming the legal difficulties they currently face.
Tony McLoughlin TD to retire from politics at the end of 32nd Dáil
Fine Gael TD for Sligo – Leitrim and Assistant Fine Gael Whip Tony McLoughlin, has announced today (Thursday) that he will not be seeking re-election to Dáil Éireann at the next General Election.
Funding needed for drug to treat rare condition PKU – Noone
Today (Friday) Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone, has called on the HSE to provide funding for a drug which treats sufferers of the rare condition Phenylketonuria (PKU).
Same-sex couples being legally able to declare parentage is welcome news – Buttimer
Cork Senator and Leader of Seanad Éireann, Jerry Buttimer, has said the move by Ministers Harris and Zappone to close a legal loophole and allow same-sex couples to legally declare parentage is a step in the right direction for our society.
Mayo will receive a great welcome in Newbridge on Saturday – Heydon
Mayo will receive a great welcome in Newbridge on Saturday, Kildare TD Martin Heydon has said.
Rees-Mogg’s border visit nothing more than a PR stunt – Richmond
Fine Gael Senator and spokesman on EU Affairs, Neale Richmond, has labelled a visit by arch Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg to the Irish border as nothing more than a PR stunt.
Scouting Ireland must implement all findings of Independent Review in full – Farrell
A Fine Gael TD has said Scouting Ireland must implement all the recommendations of the Independent Review in full, and the restoration of funding for the organisation for three months will allow them to do this.
Noone calls for ban on sex offenders using dating apps
Fine Gael Senator Catherine Noone has called for a ban on convicted sex offenders using dating apps.
Rural local link evening bus service begins – Heydon
Chairman of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Martin Heydon TD has today (Friday) confirmed the pilot local link evening rural bus service has begun.