News & Statements
Fine Gael Cllr. Mary Kerr-Conlon expresses gratitude to people of Monaghan upon retirement
Fine Gael Councillor for Carrickmacross-Castleblaney Municipal District on Monaghan County Council, Mary Kerr-Conlon has announced her retirement from public life. Cllr. Mary Kerr-Conlon will step down at the conclusion of today’s (Monday) monthly meeting of Monaghan County Council after 25 years of public service.
NTA must get serious about public transport to Phoenix Park – Currie
Transport officials must consider providing public transport that operates within Phoenix Park and connections for residents from surrounding areas, according to Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie.
Families to benefit from removal of children’s hospital charges – Burke
The financial burden on families with children in hospital will be reduced with the slashing of overnight and in-patient hospital charges, a Fine Gael TD has said.
European deal gives momentum to Irish campaign for gender equality on boards – Higgins
Deputy Higgins said, “Achieving gender equality in the boardroom is a major ambition of mine, which is why I introduced the Corporate Governance (Gender Balance) Bill last year, to start working towards a quota of at least 40% women on our corporate boards in Ireland.
Public transport fare reductions should be extended – Farrell
Dublin Fingal TD and Climate Action Spokesperson for Fine Gael, Alan Farrell, has called on the Government to extend public transport fare reductions in Budget 2023.
Food security should be a national priority – Burke
Food security should be a national priority according to a Fine Gael TD. Cork North Central Deputy Colm Burke said “We need an urgent national debate on food security involving all stakeholders and the wider community.
Water safety must be at the forefront of people’s minds over the bank holiday weekend – Ward
This bank holiday weekend, we must bear in mind the importance of keeping safe around our coasts and inland waterways, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
International surrogacy must form part of Health Minister’s Bill – Seery Kearney
International surrogacy must form a key part of our future legislation on assisted human rights reproduction, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Significant tax breaks required in upcoming Budget – Phelan
The rate at which people enter the top tax bracket must be changed significantly to offer greater relief to all as the cost of living continues to pinch, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Have your say on the Future of Childcare – Byrne
Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne is encouraging people to have their say on the future of childcare. Senator Byrne is hosting a public meeting in Limerick on the topic on Thursday the 9th of June.