News & Statements
Ward encourages fellow politicians to ‘adopt’ a political prisoner to show solidarity with Belarus
Fine Gael Dún Laoghaire Senator, Barry Ward, is encouraging fellow politicians to ‘adopt’ a political prisoner from Belarus to show solidarity with the country as they deal with the aftermath of a fraudulent election.
Minister Harris approves €5.4 million to help students with disabilities in higher education institutions
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today approved a number of initiatives aimed at supporting students with disabilities to access and engage with higher education.
Local authorities must look afresh at promoting the Repair and Leasing Scheme – Bruton
Local Authorities need to look afresh at promoting the Repair and Leasing Scheme, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Cultural transformation needed to meet the rising demand for work-from-home roles – Currie
A cultural transformation is needed in the employment sector to meet the rising demand for work-from-home roles, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Burke – Please contact Community Call if you are in need
Peter Burke, Minister of State for Planning and Local Government has urged all those who need assistance with grocery shopping, prescriptions or general supplies, to call the Community Call number, which is 1800 805 816 in Westmeath and 1800 300 122 in Longford.
Minister Humphreys and Fáilte Ireland announce €3.2 million in funding for outdoor recreational amenities
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today (Monday, January 16th ) announced almost €3.2 million in funding for 173 projects under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
Minister Colm Brophy launches Samaritans Freephone helpline for Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia
The Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Mr. Colm Brophy, T.D., today launched Samaritans Freephone helpline for the Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia.
New one-stop shop for people who need to upskill or retrain, Minister Harris announces
The online portal – gov.ie/therightcourse - is a one stop shop for businesses, employees or unemployed persons and outlines the third level options available to them.
HSE should consider widespread dispensing of Vitamin D supplements
The HSE should consider widespread dispensing of Vitamin D supplements to people free of charge, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Maria Byrne nominated as Fine Gael candidate for Seanad bye-election
Fine Gael’s Executive Council has nominated Maria Byrne as the party’s candidate to contest the forthcoming Seanad Agricultural Panel bye-election.