News & Statements
House of Lords to be told of Seanad motion rejecting British Government’s proposals on legacy of the Troubles – Currie
Every member of the House of Lords will be informed of the unanimous rejection by Seanad Éireann of the British Government’s proposals to ban all Troubles prosecutions, investigations, civil cases and inquests now or in the future, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
North – South boycotts hurt all communities – Richmond
Continuing boycotts by DUP Ministers of vital meetings of the North – South Ministerial Council hurt all communities according to a Fine Gael TD.
We won’t be found wanting in finding a solution to the horticultural peat issue – Doherty
Minister Peter Burke today stated his support for the exemption of peat extraction from planning and said that he, or his Department, won’t be found wanting in finding a solution to the horticultural peat issue where Irish growers are relying on expensive imported peat as a growing medium for their horticultural produce, Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty has said.
Progress for sail training in Ireland with potential new vessel – Ward
There is progress for sail training in Ireland with a potential new vessel identified, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Dún Laoghaire Senator Barry Ward today (Thursday) raised the matter with the Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney TD and emphasised the importance of funding for a new sail training vessel in Ireland to replace Asgard II.
Use of Digital Covid Certs in hospitality should continue over the winter months – Ahearn
The use of Digital Covid Certificates in restaurants, bars and cafes should continue throughout the winter months to protect public health and promote strong business in the hospitality sector, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Sinn Féin’s uncosted proposal on public housing leaves €1.8 billion unaccounted for – Cummins
Sinn Féin has once again demonstrated its policies don’t stand up to scrutiny, with a proposal for public housing which leaves €1.8 billion unaccounted for, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
A positive Budget for women – Doherty
Budget 2022 is a positive budget for women, and women’s health in particular. That's according to the Leader of Seanad Éireann, Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty, who says that better maternity care can be the legacy of increased investment in women’s health.
Significant gains for young people in Budget 2022 to help them with cost of living – Higgins
Young people will benefit from a range of Budget measures which will help them with cost of living pressures, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Budget 2022 measures will reduce waiting lists and the cost of healthcare – Burke
Measures contained in Budget 2022 will help reduce patient waiting lists and the cost of healthcare for people, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Tourism industry to benefit from continued business supports, reduced VAT rate and investment in aviation – Dillon and Carrigy
A range of business supports, a reduced 9% VAT rate and infrastructural investment will help the tourism sector as the Covid-19 recovery continues, Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon said.