News & Statements
Human trafficking must be prevented in Ireland – Ward
The publication of the US State Department's annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report reminds us we must redouble our efforts to stamp out human trafficking, Fine Gael Senator Barry Ward has said.
Single use plastics to be banned from this weekend – Farrell
The introduction of a Single Use Plastics Directive will create healthier environments and allow the Government to build on commitments to tackle the biggest challenge of our time, Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has said.
A Win for Ordinary Farming Families
Four Fine Gael TDs and two Senators have described today’s High Court decision to dismiss An Taisce’s application to apply to the Court of Appeal against a €140m cheese plant investment as “a positive day for rural Ireland”.
Rent Pressure Zone extension vindicates Fine Gael initiative – Cummins
THE continued use of rent pressure zones (RPZs) by the Coalition Government is a vindication of a Fine Gael policy introduced five years ago, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Stanton calls for new marina to boost East Cork tourism
A feasibility study to assess possible options for the installation of a marina in Youghal Harbour in east Cork should be carried out, a Fine Gael TD has said.
€3 million funding for Narrow Water Bridge a “shining example” of North/South co-operation – O’Dowd
Fine Gael TD Fergus O'Dowd has warmly welcomed the allocation by the Government’s Shared Island Unit of €3 million in funding to progress work on the Narrow Water Bridge in County Louth.
Narrow Water Bridge historic link between northern and southern communities – McGahon
The Narrow Water Bridge will be a historic piece of infrastructure linking northern and southern communities together, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Commitment to seek apology from Minister for Health marks significant progress for Thalidomide survivors – Ward
Fine Gael Senator Barry Ward has welcomed a commitment by Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD, to seek an apology from the Minister for Health to victims of Thalidomide in Ireland.
Unfair assessment process for dyslexic students requires urgent change – Lombard
Children with dyslexia in Irish primary schools are unfairly discriminated against and must be afforded the assistance they require throughout the examination process, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Fine Gael plan backed by capital funding will deliver affordable homes in Dublin – Geoghegan
Fine Gael’s plan for housing which is backed by capital funding will ensure affordable homes are delivered at scale in Dublin city, according to Dublin Bay South bye-election candidate James Geoghegan.