News & Statements
Public must be vigilant on scam requiring bank details to claim electricity credits – Higgins
The public, particularly vulnerable and elderly citizens, should be wary of a phone scam asking for bank details in order to claim Government electricity credits, according to Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins.
Average Speed Cameras will help save lives – Ward
Average speed cameras should be used on more Irish roads in the future which could save lives, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
RTÉ must explain why they failed to publish internal review into Tubridy’s pay – Dillon
RTÉ must immediately account for why they failed to provide or publish the review of Ryan Tubridy’s previously incorrect stated pay for three years, the Fine Gael PP Chairman Alan Dillon has said.
Time’s up procrastinating on Daylight Saving Time (DST) – Lombard
Eliminating seasonal clock changes would bring transformational change to Irish working and social life, a Fine Gael Senator has said, and should not be kicked down the road any longer.
Gardaí must be visible on the streets this Halloween – Farrell
There must be a high visibility presence of Gardaí in our communities to reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour as people take part in Halloween festivities, according to a Fine Gael TD.
Carrigy calls for compulsory summer programmes in special schools
Summer programmes in special schools must be made compulsory around the country, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Alan Dillon TD elected Chairperson of Fine Gael
Alan Dillion TD has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Fine Gael party. Deputy Dillion was elected by Fine Gael parliamentary party members at a meeting held last night (Wednesday).
Sinn Féin’s reckless attempt to change drainage legislation would put communities at further risk of flood damage – Lombard
Sinn Féin’s attempt to remove crucial legislation that allows the OPW to provide critical maintenance to the country’s rivers is reckless in the extreme, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Rural business owners cannot sustain elevated rates that come with revaluations – Ring
A number of small businesses may have to close their doors as a consequence of revaluations that are resulting in prohibitive rate charges, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Planning system for flood defence schemes needs radical overhaul – Lombard
Flood defence scheme applications across the country need to be processed more quickly to allow fast construction to combat weather bombs such as the deluge which hit this week, a Fine Gael Senator has said.