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Public awareness campaign needed to highlight the risks of online shopping post-Brexit – Richmond

A Government public awareness campaign is needed to highlight additional customs charges affecting many online shoppers when ordering from UK-based websites according to Fine Gael TD and party spokesman on European Affairs, Neale Richmond.

24th January 2021

Judges need discretion when sentencing human traffickers - Ward

Irish law must meet the challenges presented by new forms of human trafficking, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Barry Ward, who is Fine Gael’s Seanad Justice spokesperson, is calling for increased discretion for judges in the sentencing of criminals engaging in human trafficking.

23rd January 2021

Revenue must extend deadline for employers who wish to help workers with Covid-19 related tax bills - Kyne

Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson for Public Expenditure and Reform, Seán Kyne, has said Revenue should extend the deadline for employers seeking to help their workers with tax bills arising from Covid-19 supports, from June to the end of the year.

23rd January 2021

Engagement with GlaxoSmithKline necessary following publication of Mother and Baby Homes Report – Seery-Kearney

Engagement with pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline must take place over vaccine trials that were carried out in Mother and Baby Homes, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

23rd January 2021

Racism exists in Ireland, and we cannot turn a blind eye to it – Carroll MacNeill

IHREC’s campaign #AllAgainstRacism highlights the responsibility individuals have in combatting hateful and racist harassment experienced by too many people in Ireland today, a Fine Gael TD has said.

22nd January 2021

Awareness campaign ahead of proposed changes to Electoral Register is crucial

An information campaign to make people aware of changes to the Electoral Register and the steps they should take, will be an important part of any proposed reform, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

22nd January 2021

Social media giants must ensure appropriate safety features are in place for children and teenagers

Social media giants must ensure they have appropriate safety features in place for children and teenagers using their platforms, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

22nd January 2021

Ward encourages fellow politicians to ‘adopt’ a political prisoner to show solidarity with Belarus

Fine Gael Dún Laoghaire Senator, Barry Ward, is encouraging fellow politicians to ‘adopt’ a political prisoner from Belarus to show solidarity with the country as they deal with the aftermath of a fraudulent election.

22nd January 2021

Minister Harris approves €5.4 million to help students with disabilities in higher education institutions

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today approved a number of initiatives aimed at supporting students with disabilities to access and engage with higher education.

22nd January 2021

Local authorities must look afresh at promoting the Repair and Leasing Scheme – Bruton

Local Authorities need to look afresh at promoting the Repair and Leasing Scheme, a Fine Gael TD has said.

21st January 2021

Cultural transformation needed to meet the rising demand for work-from-home roles – Currie

A cultural transformation is needed in the employment sector to meet the rising demand for work-from-home roles, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

21st January 2021

Minister Humphreys and Fáilte Ireland announce €3.2 million in funding for outdoor recreational amenities

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today (Monday, January 16th ) announced almost €3.2 million in funding for 173 projects under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.

18th January 2021