Jerry Buttimer, TD

The people of Ukraine, represented by their President, will rightly be the recipients of this year’s European Parliament Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Women’s Sheds are being urged to apply for a new round of funding to support the fantastic work they are doing in their communities, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.

A lack of access to the out of hours urgent GP care service, Westdoc, means some families do not have adequate access to the service, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

New changes to mortgage lending rules will help both first time buyers trying to get on the property ladder, and second time buyers looking for a fresh start, according to Senator John Cummins, the Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Housing.

The Government’s approval to draft a Health Bill which proposes amendments to the Health Act 2007 will be key in ensuring better governance and accountability in nursing homes, a Fine Gael TD has said.

We must respect our referees if we are to protect the future of our national games, a Fine Gael TD has said.

A shortage of Junior Cycle examiners must be tackled to ensure students are not left in the dark while waiting for a result date in the future, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Sinn Féin must answer serious questions about the party’s links to a criminal convicted for facilitating one of the most high profile gangland murders in this country, a Fine Gael TD has said.

October is breast cancer awareness month and a new campaign will prove critical in heightening awareness and encouraging regular checking, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Increasing maximum sentences will send a clear message that we will not tolerate criminal gangs in our communities, a Fine Gael TD has said.