News & Statements
Fine Gael delivering for individuals and families with expansion of GP visit card scheme today –Conway
Fine Gael is delivering for families and individuals as an additional 215,000 people are set to benefit from free GP visit cards from today, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Sinn Féin’s lack of leadership will short-change all – Dillon
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald is displaying a complete lack of leadership and vision for the country, Fine Gael’s Parliamentary Party Chairman has said.
The introduction of disability quotas in politics to be a key topic at expert led meeting – Conway
A major two-day meeting which will focus on the Political Participation of Persons with Disabilities is taking place in Leinster House this week and will discuss if introducing quotas for people with disabilities is the way forward to creating more inclusion and diversity into political representation, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
National diabetes register needed to tackle concerns of diabetics – Byrne
The absence of a national diabetes register is preventing the best outcomes for diabetics in Ireland, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Sinn Féin has still not corrected SIPO returns for 4 elections – Burke
The main opposition party has still not amended their false and inaccurate returns for four national elections, a Fine Gael Minister has said.
Sinn Féin short-changing aspiring homeowners by objecting to almost 800 Dublin homes this year – Doherty
Sinn Féin are short-changing prospective homeowners as their TDs and councillors have objected to almost 800 homes across Dublin this year, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
I.D plates required for commercial cyclists and e-bikes – Higgins
Commercial cyclists should be required to wear identification numbers to improve safety standards on our public roads, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Revenue must extend its helpline hours for customers – Byrne
The Revenue Commissioners should expand their current helpline hours to assist taxpayers with their queries, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
No smartphone guidelines for primary school children get a gold star – Seery Kearney
Today’s memo before Cabinet on introducing a voluntary no smartphone policy for primary school students finally opens up the conversation about the appropriate use of smartphones, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Statement by Frances Fitzgerald MEP
Over recent weeks I have taken time to reflect on the 2024 European Parliament Elections and have decided that I will not contest the Dublin constituency again.