News & Statements
Suspension of vaccine operations at the Beacon necessary to restore public confidence
The decision to instruct the HSE to suspend vaccine operations at the Beacon Hospital is necessary to restore public confidence in the vaccination programme, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Full audit now needed on Beacon Hospital over vaccines fiasco
A full HSE audit of the Beacon Hospital in Sandyford must take place and must be followed by real consequences, local Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has said.
Sinn Féin vote against vaccine certificates a blow to the hospitality and tourism sector – Carroll MacNeill
Sinn Féin constantly calls for support for the hospitality sector yet voted against an EU proposal to expedite plans to safely reopen allowing businesses to claw back lost revenue, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Dillon welcomes confirmation of €5million fund to support Broadband Connection Points
Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Alan Dillon, has welcomed confirmation that €5million has been allocated to the Town and Village Renewal Scheme this year to support Broadband Connection Points (BCPs) and hubs.
Ireland should follow New Zealand in providing paid leave for early pregnancy loss
Ireland should offer paid leave to all couples who suffer early pregnancy loss, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Clear pathway to a brighter future for Drogheda with publication of Geiran Report
A much-anticipated report on community safety and wellbeing in Drogheda has delivered a clear pathway for a much brighter future and will create better opportunities for our young people, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Minister Harris announces €20 million capital funding to expand apprenticeship provision across further and higher education
Construction confirmation date for second cath lab for University Hospital Waterford a significant milestone – Cummins
Confirmation of a contractor for work to begin in May on the construction of the second permanent cath lab for University Hospital Waterford is a significant milestone in the quest for equitable cardiac treatment across the South East region, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Minister Humphreys launches Hot School Meals Programme 2021: Record 35,000 students to benefit
Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, has today launched the Hot School Meals Programme 2021, which will benefit some 35,000 pupils in 189 primary schools.
Dublin-Belfast economic corridor has potential to improve lives of citizens on both sides of the border
The Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor initiative has the potential to improve the lives of citizens on both sides of the border economically and socially in the spirit of solidarity and cooperation, a Fine Gael TD has said.