News & Statements
Ireland is world leader in dealing with Delta variant – Doherty
Ireland has ranked number one in a new Bloomberg report on the best countries in the world in which to live with the Delta variant of Covid-19, Fine Gael Leader of Seanad Éireann Regina Doherty has said.
Extra bank holiday should be at same time as Thanksgiving – Cannon
The extra bank holiday being considered by the Government to recognise the role of so many during the pandemic should coincide around the same time as Thanksgiving is celebrated in the US, Galway East TD Deputy Ciaran Cannon has said.
3 Day Tax Saver Ticket needed as commuting recommences – McGahon
Now that public transport is back to 100% capacity and people are returning to the office, we need to implement a 3 Day Tax Saver Ticket for bus and rail, according to Fine Gael Senator John McGahon.
Fine Gael Councillor Mary Sweeney expresses gratitude to people of Laois and colleagues upon retirement from Laois County Council
Fine Gael County Councillor Mary Sweeney has expressed her gratitude to the people of Laois and Laois County Council as she announced her retirement from politics after 22 years of public service.
Discriminatory restrictions on blood donations should be changed – Carroll MacNeill & Buttimer
Ireland should follow the UK’s lead in changing blood donation rules so eligibility to donate is based on individual circumstances regarding travel, health and sexual behaviour, rather than gender or sexuality, a Fine Gael TD and Senator have said.
Statement from Fine Gael regarding Mica-affected homes
A group of Fine Gael representatives from Donegal, Mayo, Clare, Limerick, Sligo and Leitrim met today with Tánaiste Leo Varadkar.
Students who were denied SUSI due to PUP should now reapply – Farrell
Students who were in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment and were subsequently not awarded the SUSI grant should now reapply through a ‘change of circumstance’ form, a Fine Gael TD has said.
HSE commit to weekly site visits to maternity units to ensure full compliance with guidelines – Doherty
A commitment from the HSE that weekly site visits will commence to ensure the current guidelines are implemented in each of the 19 maternity units across the country is a welcome move in the right direction, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Fine Gael wants to hear your views on how to commemorate the Covid-19 pandemic
As we emerge from the pandemic, Fine Gael is asking people to consider the ways in which we can reflect on this period in our lives and pay tribute, remember and honour all those who lost their lives to Covid-19 and those who kept us safe.
Michael Collins artefacts must be purchased by the State given historical significance – Lombard
A walking stick belonging to Michael Collins and documents linked to the political leader must be acquired by the State given their historical significance, a Fine Gael Senator has said.