News & Statements
Don’t forget sunscreen on staycation – Lombard
Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has warned staycationers not to be complacent about sunscreen. “Thankfully for most people, sunscreen is an absolute staple when packing for a trip to sunnier climes. Unfortunately though, many people forget about sun protection while at home in Ireland"
John Hume among the greats of Irish history – Burke
Fine Gael TD Colm Burke has paid tribute to John Hume as one of the greats of Irish history. Deputy Burke said: “The death of John Hume is a time of national mourning. “However it is also a time to remember and honour the life of a truly great Irishman, a great European and an international statesman.
Statement from An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar on the death of John Hume
An Tánaiste has paid tribute to John Hume who passed away today. “Any attempt to summarise John Hume’s contribution to the people of the island of Ireland is sure to fall short. “He was a once in a generation leader whose vision for peace was only surpassed by his hard work in making that vision a reality.
First year college students need to be aware of dangers of coercive control & sexual violence warns Carroll MacNeill
First year college year students must be aware of the very real dangers posed by sexual violence and coercive control, Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has warned.
Schools reopening must include a plan for sport – Richmond
Ahead of the publication of the much anticipated plan for the reopening of our schools, Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has called on the Minister for Education to include a plan for sport as part of this.
New Plan for CAB vital in bringing down Dublin’s gang lords – Richmond
Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has welcomed today’s publication of the new Criminal Assets Bureau Strategic Plan for 2020-2023, stating that it must be fully used to bring gangland figures to heel.
Sinn Féin’s July stimulus claims do not stack up – Carroll MacNeill
WITH no practical solutions of their own to offer, Sinn Féin have made a series of false claims about the stimulus package, for their own politics, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Doherty calls for an extension of all Dance Licences
Senator Regina Doherty has called for an immediate extension of at least 6 months to all current Public Dancing Licences granted under the Public Dance Halls Act 1935.
Richard Bruton becomes Fine Gael PP Chairman
FORMER Government Minister Richard Bruton has been unanimously elected as Chairperson of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party.
Aldi should pull sale of giant pool to discourage water waste – Currie
Aldi needs to pull the sale of a metal framed pool which requires 70pc of an average household’s monthly water supply to fill or label it with a warning so that consumers are fully aware, Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie has said. The Dubin West Senator criticised the discount retail giant for advertising two paddling pools of different sizes, the larger which can hold 7,199 litres of water, at a time when water conservation is high on the agenda.