News & Statements
Where is Fianna Fáil’s Broadband Plan B – Lombard
Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard today called on Fianna Fáil to set out what their Broadband Plan B is.
Bus Éireann advertisement campaign promoting services to Dublin Airport should be removed – Byrne
Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne has questioned the decision of Bus Éireann to carry out a public online advertisement campaign promoting its services to Dublin Airport, given Limerick’s proximity to Shannon Airport.
Expanding 30kmph speed limits will promote cycling and pedestrian safety – Noone
Expanding 30kmph speed limits to more parts of the city will help promote cyclist and pedestrian safety but enforcement will be key, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Irish rugby and Electric Picnic fans being targeted by online touts – Rock
Anti-ticket tout legislation is needed to tackle online touts, with tickets for the Rugby World Cup final selling on one website for more than €1,000, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Richmond calls for blue card system in sport to be considered as part of National Concussion Strategy
A blue card system for Irish sporting organisations could be a means of ensuring our sports bodies are protecting players who suffer suspected concussion, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Mulherin calls for Climate Action short courses for Junior Cycle to be fast-tracked
A new Junior Cycle short course on Climate Action must be fast-tracked, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Increasing the presence of defibrillators would be a lifesaving move – Noone
Dublin Senator Catherine Noone has called for the expansion of defibrillators around Dublin and a greater awareness of CPR methods.
Fianna Fáils questioning of European Ill judged and Ill timed – Richmond
Fine Gael Senator Neale Richmond has slammed Fianna Fáil for more loose Brexit comments as their Brexit spokesperson Lisa Chambers questions European solidarity with Ireland in the face of Brexit.
Typical Fianna Fáil – We want more gardaí, but not gardaí from there – D’Arcy
Yet again Fianna Fáíl have shown they are no friend of rural Ireland as they take issue with the increased garda presence in communities around the country, Fine Gael Minister Michael D’Arcy has said.
Taoiseach thanks John Deasy for 30 years of service
An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has thanked Fine Gael TD John Deasy for three decades of service to Fine Gael, Waterford and Ireland.