News & Statements
Cavan-Belturbet Councillor Madeleine Argue becomes Vice-President of Fine Gael Executive Council
Cavan-Belturbet Councillor Madeleine Argue has said she is honoured to become Vice-President of Fine Gael Executive Council.
Minister Josepha Madigan launches Transition Year Programme for students with vision impairments
Ireland needs to end Period Poverty now – Seery-Kearney
Legislation is needed urgently to end period poverty and ensure there is targeted support for women during menstruation, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Intervention in the case of Iveagh Markets is a welcome development – Seery-Kearney
News that the Iveagh Markets has been reclaimed by its original owner could lead to a clear plan to restore the historic building and breathe life into the area, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Victims of domestic abuse need time to decide what to do next – Carroll MacNeill
Men and women leaving situations of domestic abuse and coercive control must be given the space and time to access support and safety, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Remote voting bill removes barrier to maternity leave for politicians – Carroll MacNeill
A Bill to allow for remote voting in the Houses of the Oireachtas has been introduced today by a Fine Gael TD.
Women should not be forced to choose between being a politician or a mother – Madigan
Urgent legislative action is required to allow public representatives to avail of maternity and paternity leave, Minister Josepha Madigan has said.
Minister Brophy announces To Be Irish programme, an initiative to connect our global diaspora
Today, Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D. announced details of an exciting programme of events streamed at tobeirish.ie. The aim is to connect our diaspora around the world during the holiday season.
Sport Ireland must ensure equal treatment in its approach to public health restrictions – Richmond
Sport Ireland must ensure equal treatment for sports allowed under Level 3, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Deal or no deal, Brexit reality is here – Richmond
With one last effort in the Brexit negotiations underway, Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has urged Irish businesses to continue to prepare for massive changes on the 1st January, deal or no deal.