News & Statements
Businesses to make their pitch to Fine Gael ahead of the Budget
Fine Gael will hold its second Small Business and Enterprise Conference in South East Technological University in Waterford on September 30th.
Expansion of First Home Scheme to self builds a welcome step – Cummins
The expansion of the First Home Scheme to include self builds is a welcome step, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Agriculture Minister must provide clarity on nitrates derogation – Lombard
The Minister for Agriculture must provide clarity to farmers on the issue of nitrates derogation, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Senator Doherty calls for driver involved in hit and run to be banned from Ireland for life
Zigimantas Gridziuska, who was involved in a hit and run incident which the claimed the life of a young man, should be banned from entering the State for the entirety of his lifetime, according to Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty.
Transport Minister told progress required on national road projects by Fine Gael politicians – Carrigy
Minister gives commitment to expand Local Link services and explore their use for school transport
Energy companies must make further reductions in prices for consumers – Ahearn
Energy companies must cut their prices more to ease pressure on householders, particularly coming into the colder months, according to Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn.
People with illness in Limerick afraid to attend UHL – Byrne
Excessive patients awaiting treatment on trolleys at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) is causing a growing sense of alarm among anyone who feel they may require medical treatment, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
National roads projects must procced without further delay – Carrigy
Fine Gael politicians will highlight the importance of national road construction projects as agreed by Government at a meeting with the Transport Minister this week.
Virgin Media’s broadcasting of Gilligan documentary warrants wider examination of editorial standards – Seery Kearney
A Fine Gael Senator is seeking a special sitting of the Oireachtas Media Committee to examine the protocols and safeguards that should be in place regarding editorial decisions in broadcasting.
Security for Search & Rescue staff must be guaranteed – Doherty
Securing the continuity terms and conditions of Ireland’s Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter crews must be guaranteed, amid increased concerns surrounding the awarding of the SAR contract to Bristow Ltd, commencing in July 2025, according to a Fine Gael Senator.