News & Statements
Engagement needed between departments of education north and south on cross border university- Burke
Engagement should take place between Departments of Education north and south on proposals for a cross border university in the North West region, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Minister Patrick O’Donovan welcomes the appointment of contractors to carry out remedial works on the bank of the River Feale at Convent Street, Listowel, Co. Kerry
Winter storms in February 2020, resulted in the collapse of a section of elevated bank slope along the northern bank of the River Feale, adjacent to Convent Street in Listowel, Co. Kerry. I am delighted that these remedial works will be undertaken to stabilise the river bank with the construction works expected to commence on-site in August 2021
Rent supplement for victims of domestic violence must be made permanent – Doherty
Access to rent supplement for victims of domestic violence is due to expire at the end of 2021, and the recent signal from Government that the protocol will be made a permanent offering is very welcome, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Ward welcomes suspension of deportation orders on Afghan asylum seekers
The decision to suspend deportation orders placed on Afghan asylum seekers who had previously been denied refugee status in Ireland is welcome given the current volatility in the region, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Further round of Online Retail Scheme needed to help businesses strengthen sales and customer base – Dillon
An additional round of funding under the Online Retail Scheme is required to help business further strengthen their online offerings and reach more customers, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Time for consistency from maternity units to ensure fair treatment of all pregnancies – Doherty
It is time for maternity units across the country to show consistency in their treatment of the Covid-19 guidelines to ensure fair treatment of all pregnancies, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Drone deliveries could help Ireland meet climate action targets – Farrell
Drone deliveries offer a new way of moving products to their destinations and can help Ireland meet its targets on climate change, Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has said.
999 knives seized this year – Richmond
Following another tragic death through knife crime, new information released to a Fine Gael TD on the number of knives seized this year has shown the true extent of shocking knife crime in Ireland.
Tackling youth unemployment must be prioritised as we emerge from the pandemic – Higgins
Covid-19 disproportionately affected the employment and careers of young people, and solutions to get them back to work must now be prioritised as we emerge from the pandemic, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Ireland must use international positions to advocate on climate change – Farrell
The Government must use its positions on the UN Security Council and within the EU to be a leading voice for action on climate change following today’s release of a landmark UN climate report, a Fine Gael TD has said.