News & Statements
Fine Gael’s Gender Equality ‘Listening to You’ roadshow reaches Tipperary – Carroll MacNeill
Fine Gael’s Gender Equality ‘Listening to You’ Roadshow reaches Tipperary on Monday, 30th May, with a public meeting featuring Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and local Senator Garret Ahearn.
Students urgently need a date for Leaving Cert results – Kehoe
The class of 2022 need to know the date for this year’s Leaving Cert results as soon as possible, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Sinn Féin to abstain from vote on Special Criminal Court yet again – Carroll MacNeill
Sinn Féin will again fail to stand by the State and our criminal justice system by refusing to vote on the renewal of the Offences Against the State and Criminal Justice Acts, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Access to cystic fibrosis treatment must be extended to all children – Buttimer
All children with cystic fibrosis across the country must have access to the life-changing Kaftrio drug therapy, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
It’s time to re-name Passport Express – Higgins
The name of the Passport Express application channel must be changed so that it is clear to customers that it is not the fastest method of application, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Emer Higgins, TD for Dublin Mid-West, is highlighting that applying online is the fastest way to get your passport.
HPV Vaccine to be made available free-of-charge to all women under 25 – Conway
All women under the age of 25 will now be able to receive the HPV vaccine free-of-charge, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator and Party spokesperson for Health in the Seanad, Martin Conway has campaigned for the last two years for the elimination of all charges associated with the HPV vaccine, particularly the very high cost of availing of a catch-up vaccine.
Lack of consultation with families a worrying feature of British proposals on legacy – Currie
The lack of consultation with families of Troubles victims is a worrying feature of the British Government’s proposals on dealing with the legacy of the past, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Flawed Sinn Féin housing policy means people would never own their own home outright – Cummins
Sinn Fein’s flawed affordable housing proposals would prevent outright home ownership for individuals and families, according to Fine Gael Senator John Cummins.
Clarification that no religious influence contained in Constitutions of St Vincent’s Healthcare group welcome – Burke
Clarification that no religious authority or control can be exerted into the constitution of St Vincent’s Healthcare Group should provide reassurance regarding the new National Maternity Hospital, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke.
Standardised fare system for rail and bus network must be introduced – Conway
A standardised fare structure across the bus and rail network must be introduced to prevent a discrepancy in prices, according to Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway.