News & Statements
Assaults against Gardaí show urgent need for bodycams – Richmond
ael TD is calling for the swift roll-out of bodycams for An Garda Síochána to protect Gardaí from assault and to help in the investigation of crime.
Retrofitting targets will require skilled workers and educational support – Farrell
In order to hit our retrofitting targets, we will need to ensure there is a strong supply of skilled workers, Dublin Fingal TD Alan Farrell has said.
Fine Gael representatives welcome cheese factory decision and hopes it’s end of the road for objections
Fine Gael’s South East representatives, Deputies John Paul Phelan, Charlie Flanagan, Paul Kehoe, David Stanton and Senators John Cummins and Garret Ahearn, have welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold An Bord Pleanála’s ruling to grant planning for Glanbia Ireland and Royal A-ware’s continental cheese plant at Belview near the Kilkenny-Waterford border.
Regulations to turn vacant pubs into new homes to be in place this week – Cummins
Regulations for a planning exemption to enable the conversion of vacant pubs into homes have been approved by the Dáil and Seanad, a Fine Gael Senator has said
Incentives needed to help GPs establish new practices – Kyne
A new grant is needed to help GPs with the costs of setting up new practices, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Whopping 65% increase in North to South exports demands closer cooperation – Richmond
The Northern Ireland Protocol has seen trade on the island of Ireland grow by 65% in 2021 and further growth must be facilitated through closer cooperation of trading agencies on this island, according to Fine Gael’s European Affairs Spokesperson.
Quiet spaces needed at St Patrick’s Day parades to facilitate people with autism – Carrigy
The organisers of St Patrick’s Day parades throughout the country must incorporate quiet sections to allow people on the autism spectrum attend and enjoy the celebrations, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Exclusion of Fine Gael representatives weakens work to achieve gender equality – Seery Kearney
The exclusion of Fine Gael public representatives from the upcoming National Women’s Council of Ireland’s (NWCI) rally is disappointing and undermines the record and work of Fine Gael to achieve true gender equality.
Friendship Alliance between Cork and Derry has huge potential for two cities- Burke
A Friendship Alliance between Cork and Derry could have huge economic and social benefits for the two second cities.
All-male boards must address gender imbalance at the top table – Higgins
The 13% of listed Irish companies who have all-male boards must act now to address the gender imbalance at their top tables.