News & Statements
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar pays tribute to Austin Currie
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has expressed his deep sadness on the death of Austin Currie.
Statement from the family of the late Austin Currie
“The Currie family is heartbroken to announce the death of Austin Currie.
A woman’s place is in the House – Leinster House! – Carroll MacNeill
Speedy action is now needed to ensure the Oireachtas Special Committee on Gender Equality is up and running before the end of the year, a Fine Gael TD has said.
New chapter for gender equality in Ireland begins today – Madigan
Minister for Special Education, Josepha Madigan, has welcomed today’s establishment of a Special Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality, which has been set up to examine the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality.
MetroLink work continues despite portents of doom – Farrell
Planning work on the MetroLink for Dublin continues despite the best efforts of those who claim it will not proceed, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Abuse of referees, officials and players from all sports to be heard at Oireachtas Sports committee – Dillon
All sporting organisations in the country will be invited to the Oireachtas Sports Committee to give their experiences of abuse towards referee, officials and players and discuss what is being done to counteract it.
Minister Colm Brophy announces €3.5 million in funding to support climate adaptation in developing countries
The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D., attending COP26 in Glasgow today announced a funding package of €3.5 million aimed at assisting least developed countries adapt to the effects and impacts of climate change.
Success of Repair and Lease Scheme in Waterford should be replicated nationwide – Cummins
The continued progress and success of the Repair and Lease Scheme in Waterford should be replicated Nationwide, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Cummins, Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Housing, was speaking after the announcement on Thursday from Waterford City and County Council that €4.2m in funding has been approved through the Government’s Repair and Lease Scheme to repurpose St Joseph’s House on Manor Hill in Waterford City.
Farming sector has the support of Government in meeting commitments on Climate Action – Creed
Farmers should know they are not alone and that Government will support them when it comes to meeting our commitments on Climate Action, Fine Gael TD Michael Creed has said.
Introduction of proxy parliamentary voting system can be achieved through enactment of remote voting Bill – Carroll MacNeill
The first priority recommendation of the report from the Forum on a Family Friendly and Inclusive Parliament for a proxy parliamentary voting system can be achieved through the enactment of Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill’s Private Member’s Bill (PMB).