News & Statements
Modern Irish women & families deserve more than the reductive beliefs contained in the Constitution – Madigan
Minister Josepha Madigan has urged the Government to restart plans to hold a referendum amending the Constitution to remove the references to a women’s place being in the home.
Elected representatives must stop scaremongering about the COVID-19 vaccine – Doherty
Elected representatives have a responsibility to encourage vaccine confidence and must stop scaremongering about the vital COVID-19 vaccine, the Leader of Seanad Éireann has said.
GAA supporters urged to enjoy All-Ireland finals in a safe manner over coming weeks – Carrigy
GAA supporters should enjoy the All-Ireland finals in a safe and responsible manner by adhering to public health guidelines, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Report into Drogheda criminality to be completed within weeks – O’Dowd
Fine Gael Louth TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has signalled progress on the scoping report into criminality in Drogheda as a positive step forward for the town. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee confirmed to Deputy O’Dowd that the report will be completed by the end of the month.
Fireworks haul shows need for guaranteed annual operation – Richmond
A commitment to an annual fireworks operation is required following the largest seizure of the explosives this year by the Gardaí since 2016, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Cavan-Belturbet Councillor Madeleine Argue becomes Vice-President of Fine Gael Executive Council
Cavan-Belturbet Councillor Madeleine Argue has said she is honoured to become Vice-President of Fine Gael Executive Council.
Minister Josepha Madigan launches Transition Year Programme for students with vision impairments
Ireland needs to end Period Poverty now – Seery-Kearney
Legislation is needed urgently to end period poverty and ensure there is targeted support for women during menstruation, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Intervention in the case of Iveagh Markets is a welcome development – Seery-Kearney
News that the Iveagh Markets has been reclaimed by its original owner could lead to a clear plan to restore the historic building and breathe life into the area, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Victims of domestic abuse need time to decide what to do next – Carroll MacNeill
Men and women leaving situations of domestic abuse and coercive control must be given the space and time to access support and safety, a Fine Gael TD has said.