News & Statements
Public awareness campaign on drink and needle related spiking needed in light of 147 incidents in last two years – Madigan
A public awareness campaign on spiking is needed in light of 147 reported incidents of drink and needle related spiking since January 2021, a Fine Gael Minister has said.
Desperate Russian sanctions prove Ireland is doing the right thing – Richmond
Russia’s sanctioning of 50 Irish officials including the Taoiseach proves that Ireland is doing the right thing by supporting Ukraine, according to a Government TD.
258 scrambler bikes seized in the last two years – Higgins
Efforts to crack down on the antisocial use of scramblers has led to the seizure of 258 scrambler bikes in the last two years, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Condolences on the very sad passing of heroic and remarkable Vicky Phelan – O’Donnell
Limerick City Fine Gael TD, Kieran O’Donnell, has expressed his deepest condolences on the very sad passing of Vicky Phelan.
Statement by Tánaiste and Fine Gael Leader Leo Varadkar on the death of Vicky Phelan
Today Ireland has lost a woman of limitless courage, compassion and strength. I want to extend my deepest sympathies to Vicky’s family, particularly to her children on the loss of their incredible mother.
Irish agriculture can play an important role when it comes to Climate Action – McGahon
The important role Irish agriculture can play when it comes to Climate Action was highlighted by a Fine Gael senator attending the COP27.
Further Dowdall donations raise more questions for Mary Lou McDonald and Sinn Féin – O’Dowd
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has more questions to answer following the latest revelations concerning convicted criminal, Jonathan Dowdall's financial support for the party, according to Fine Gael TD for Louth, Fergus O'Dowd.
Tax-free threshold for rent-a-room relief should be increased to encourage its take-up – Higgins
The tax-free threshold for the rent-a-room relief scheme should be increased to encourage more property owners to avail of it, according to Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins.
Mary Lou McDonald should give donation from gangland criminal to new community fund – Richmond, O’Dowd and Egan
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald must hand over a €1,000 donation from disgraced criminal Jonathan Dowdall so it can be used to prevent crime in our communities, according to three Fine Gael public representatives.
Legal age for sale of tobacco and e-cigarettes should be raised to 21– Colm Burke TD
Increasing the age of tobacco and nicotine-inhaling product purchases from 18 years of age to 21 was one of the key proposals from a recent report from the Tobacco 21 Alliance