News & Statements
Name of Passport Express service must be changed to reflect longer turnaround times – Higgins
The name of the Passport Express application channel must be changed to provide clarity to customers on the nature of the service and the associated increased turnaround times, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Jury intimidation figures reveal continued need for Special Criminal Court – Carroll MacNeill
While Sinn Féin believe there is “no place” for the Special Criminal Court, high levels of jury intimidation and gangland terror illustrate exactly why we need to protect the place of the Court within our judicial system, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Sinn Féin still believes there is “no place” for Special Criminal Court to take on gangs – Burke
Sinn Féin still believes there is "no place" for Special Criminal Court to take on gangs, according to Fine Gael Minister of State Peter Burke.
Dedicated Garda public transport unit must be established to tackle anti-social behaviour and abuse – Farrell
Safe access zone legislation must be expedited and include ban on advertising – Higgins
Legislation to establish exclusion zones around medical facilities must be expedited to ensure safe access to abortion services and should include a ban on anti-abortion advertising in the surrounding areas, a Fine Gael TD has said.
All new homes should be Electric Vehicle ready – Farrell
Dublin Fingal TD and Fine Gael Climate Action Spokesperson, Alan Farrell, has called for existing building regulations to be changed so that all new homes are built Electric Vehicle (EV) ready, with appropriate wiring provided in advance of home occupation.
All events in Aviva Stadium to be designated under Fine Gael anti-ticket tout legislation – Ahearn
As of tomorrow 28 October, the sale of tickets for all events in the Aviva stadium will be protected under anti-ticket tout legislation, prohibiting the resale of tickets above face value, the Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Enterprise and Trade has said.
Sailing must be reinstated as a Paralympic sport in 2028 – Ward
A Fine Gael Senator has thrown his support behind the campaign by World Sailing to reinstate sailing as a Paralympic sport in the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
Expansion of apprenticeships and waiving of PLC fees promote new and alternative third-level opportunities – Dolan
With the waiving of PLC fees in Budget 2022, as well as €20 million in funding to expand apprenticeship programmes, let’s put our students first and make them aware of alternative and new pathways to progress to third-level education, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Zero tolerance for needle spiking needed to protect women – Doherty
As the night-time economy reopens, there must be zero tolerance for the spiking of women with drugs in our clubs and pubs, with increased awareness of the issue amongst men in particular needed, the Fine Gael Seanad Leader has warned.