News & Statements
Dancers and performing artists allowed to practice in pods of one – Higgins
Dancers and performing artists are now allowed to practice in pods of one under Level 3 restrictions, a Fine Gael TD has said.
MEP Colm Markey calls on hauliers to utilise ferry services to continent
New MEP for the Midlands North-West constituency, Colm Markey, has expressed concern about the delays hauliers could face using the land bridge to access the continent.
Lombard welcomes tech and financial supports for agriculture students
The tech and financial supports confirmed today by Teagasc for agriculture students are warmly welcomed, Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has said.
Businesses need to prepare for the consequences of Shrems II and a no-deal Brexit- Seery-Kearney
Businesses need to prepare for the consequences of a no-deal Brexit and also a recent court rule which will have consequences on data protection law, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Support for GAA clubs to reduce insurance premiums is a positive step – Carrigy
Support for GAA clubs to reduce the costs of their insurance premiums is a positive step after the challenges presented by Covid-19, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
12,000 new followers to HSE’s TikTok profile reveals potential to target more young people during pandemic- Higgins
The HSE gained 12,000 Tiktok followers since the onset of Covid which demonstrates the potential the social media platform has in targeting young people with important public health messages, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Communications strategy needed to combat vaccine scepticism – McGahon
A clear and concise communications strategy is paramount to overcome any potential vaccine scepticism, a Fine Gael senator has said.
Doherty supports bid for post-Brexit move of European weather forecasting projects to Ireland
Fine Gael Senator and Leader of Seanad Éireann, Regina Doherty, has given her backing to Met Éireann’s bid for the relocation of the EU-funded work carried out at the European Centre for Medium Range Forecasting. Currently based in Reading in the UK, the most significant activities up for grabs include both climate change and atmosphere monitoring services.
Survey on sexual harassment to reveal true experiences of third level students and staff – Carroll MacNeill
Today’s announcement from Minister Simon Harris confirming a survey into bullying and sexual harassment in higher education institutions, will offer a platform for students and staff to share their first-hand experience of the endemic sexual violence within our HEIs, Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said.
Final steps taken to establish Munster Technological University (MTU) –Burke
The passing of all of the necessary legislation today will now allow the Munster Technological University to be established (MTU) on 1st January 2021, a Fine Gael TD has said.