News & Statements
Statement from Tánaiste Leo Varadkar on the death of former TD Frank Crowley
“Frank Crowley proudly represented Cork North West for 16 years from 1981 to 1997.
Outbreak in anti-social behaviour warrants boosted Garda recruitment targets – Doherty
A Fine Gael Senator has echoed comments made by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, who stated that Garda recruitment figures set six years ago are not sufficient. This comes amid widespread calls for increased Garda visibility, to address heightened levels of anti-social behaviour in cities and towns across Ireland.
Insurance companies must pass on savings from reduced awards on to their customers – Byrne
Government should ensure that insurance companies pass on savings from reduced award pay-outs over the past two years to their customers, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.
Water safety training must be compulsory in schools – Conway
Water safety training should be made compulsory in our schools to raise awareness and to save lives, according to Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway.
Zero VAT on HRT would improve equality of access for women – Higgins
Removing VAT from Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) would help to improve equality of access to the much-needed products for women across the country, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Remove VAT from lifesaving defibrillators to protect communities across the country – Burke
Removing VAT from lifesaving defibrillators would help to protect communities across the country, the Fine Gael Health Spokesperson Colm Burke has said.
Student tax relief should account for high accommodation costs – Dolan
The tax relief currently available to students should include accommodation costs to help alleviate the stress and pressure they encounter, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Sinn Féin proposals are anti-jobs and anti-business – Ahearn
Sinn Féin proposals are anti-jobs and anti-business - Ahearn
Health insurers must pass on savings from proposed abolished hospital charges to members – Conway
Health insurers in the State must pass on any savings from proposed abolition of hospital charges on to their members, according to Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway.
Robust strategy needed to tackle monkeypox – Buttimer
A robust strategy is needed to tackle the rise in cases of monkeypox here in Ireland, according to Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer, who is proposing a meeting of public health officials and relevant health groups.