News & Statements
Ladies minor footballers must be treated equally and fairly – Dillon
The organisation which runs Ladies Gaelic Gootball must reverse a decision not to allow the 2020 inter-county minor teams to compete, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Set county targets for remote jobs or we will miss the opportunity given to us by COVID-19 – Currie
Setting targets for remote jobs per county would help drive balanced regional development and regenerate local communities across the country, a Fine Gael senator has said.
GMIT incident highlights need for unconscious bias training for college staff
A shocking incident in which lecturers were overheard using insulting language about their students has highlighted the need for unconscious bias training for all staff in the Higher Education sector, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Ghosting will cost lives- Higgins
The new online trend of ghosting will cost lives and must be stopped, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Review of student support scheme announced by Minister Harris
Modern Irish women & families deserve more than the reductive beliefs contained in the Constitution – Madigan
Minister Josepha Madigan has urged the Government to restart plans to hold a referendum amending the Constitution to remove the references to a women’s place being in the home.
Elected representatives must stop scaremongering about the COVID-19 vaccine – Doherty
Elected representatives have a responsibility to encourage vaccine confidence and must stop scaremongering about the vital COVID-19 vaccine, the Leader of Seanad Éireann has said.
GAA supporters urged to enjoy All-Ireland finals in a safe manner over coming weeks – Carrigy
GAA supporters should enjoy the All-Ireland finals in a safe and responsible manner by adhering to public health guidelines, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Report into Drogheda criminality to be completed within weeks – O’Dowd
Fine Gael Louth TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has signalled progress on the scoping report into criminality in Drogheda as a positive step forward for the town. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee confirmed to Deputy O’Dowd that the report will be completed by the end of the month.
Fireworks haul shows need for guaranteed annual operation – Richmond
A commitment to an annual fireworks operation is required following the largest seizure of the explosives this year by the Gardaí since 2016, a Fine Gael TD has said.