Charlie Flanagan, TD

The referendum on gender equality is an important first step in reordering the gender imbalance that still exists in many aspects of our society, Fine Gael members of the Special Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality have said.

New legislation will ensure companies achieve gender balance on boards and that women are represented at the highest levels of business, according to Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins.

Children, families and people accessing psychological services will remain vulnerable to potentially unqualified psychologists until a full review of the regulation process for practitioners and clinicians takes place, a Fine Gael Senator has stated.

The first step in the regeneration of the North Quays has been described as a watershed day for Waterford by Fine Gael Senator John Cummins.

Fruit and vegetable producers are calling for additional supports to prevent shortages of fresh fruit and vegetables on our supermarket shelves and to secure Ireland’s market, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Sinn Féin’s mismanagement of their party finances spreads over every major election for the last decade and an explanation is well overdue, Fine Gael Minister Neale Richmond has said.

Continuing improvement of public transport options must be prioritised before targeting motorists

A Fine Gael Senator has criticised the lack of a proper response from Transport Minister Eamon Ryan and the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) to the all-too-frequent delays at Dublin Airport due to drones being flown illegally in the vicinity of the runway.

Fine Gael Minister and Government Chief Whip, Hildegarde Naughton TD, has expressed her deep disappointment at Sinn Féin’s rejection of her offer of Dáil time to respond to questions and to account for their incorrect financial returns and filings.

A number of self-advocates and families advocating for autistic children and adults are resolute in their wish that a full review of the Disability Act be carried out, a Fine Gael Senator has said.