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Second Garda training college needed in Dublin to meet policing needs - Currie

A second Garda training college to strengthen Garda recruitment and align training with modern policing challenges should be established in Blanchardstown, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Leave for Reserve Defence Forces essential to grow force – O’Connell

The introduction of Reservist Leave would ensure that members of our Reserve Defence Forces (RDF) are fully supported to fulfil the duties of their role, a Fine Gael TD has said.

New scrappage scheme will drive EV transition - Ó Muirí

A new scrappage scheme for cars will be a significant boost for electric vehicle uptake across Ireland, according to Fine Gael TD Naoise Ó Muirí.

Negotiations must be stepped up for breakthrough drug for rare genetic disease - Carrigy

Urgent progress is needed between the HSE and pharmaceutical company Biogen on making the treatment for a rare neurodegenerative disease publicly accessible, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Native Irish honeybee must be saved - Murphy

Ireland’s native honeybee must be saved to ensure the country’s bee population, our biodiversity and wider agricultural interest are properly protected, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Stall in numbers quitting smoking needs stronger response – Burke

A plateau in smoking reduction levels should be met with targeted information campaigns, as well as serious consideration of a generational smoking ban, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Fine Gael to hold June event to commemorate centenary of former Taoiseach Garret FitzGerald

Fine Gael is to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of former Taoiseach Garret FitzGerald with a special event to be held in Dublin next month. The party is to host an afternoon of lectures, insights and reminiscences on the 14th of June next, at O’Reilly Hall in UCD.

We must deliver a standalone CAP – McCarthy & Kelly

A standalone Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) with payments kept in line with inflation is a key objective of Fine Gael’s Agriculture Committee.

More support needed for those living with dietary issues – Ward

The current system of supports for those with coeliac disease is unfair and excludes many who need help with the high cost of gluten free food, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Holiday Hunger programme for school kids must be made permanent – Nelson Murray

A scheme to combat childhood food poverty during the summer holiday period must be extended and made permanent, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Statement from Tánaiste on Dublin Central and Galway West bye-elections

Adare’s Ryder Cup moved onto anti ticket tout register - Clendennen

The Ryder Cup at Adare Manor has been added to the register of designated events and venues to prevent online ticket touts from scalping Irish fans, a Fine Gael TD has said.