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Report into sunbed use is a step towards reducing avoidable harms – Burke

A new Health Research Board report looking at the effectiveness of public health interventions in reducing sunbed use, is a significant step forward in shaping evidence-based policy, a Fine Gael TD has said.

17th October 2025

Connolly must publish all details of her taxpayer funded militia guided tour of Syria - Ward

Catherine Connolly must publish all details of her taxpayer funded trip to Syria after it was revealed that she was chaperoned by a milita leader and supporter of Assad.

17th October 2025

'Our Gallant Allies in Europe' - Speech by Heather Humphreys

There is no strength without unity.  Or, to put it another way, we are stronger when we are part of something bigger than ourselves. That’s what Europe means to me and why I’ve always been proud to call myself pro-European. Thanks to our membership of the European Union, we have become a fairer, more open, and a more confident country.  

17th October 2025

New government-backed incentivised savings scheme needed - Lynch

The Government should move to establish a new incentivised savings and investment scheme for Irish households, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

16th October 2025

Humphreys pledges to be a strong voice for farmers

Presidential candidate Heather Humphreys has pledged to be a strong advocate for Irish farming and the broader agricultural sector if elected to Áras an  Úachtarain.

16th October 2025

It’s time to broaden the donor base for blood supplies – Nelson Murray

An awareness campaign is needed, as well as improved incentives to encourage eligible blood donors to understand the life-saving impact of their donation, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

15th October 2025

The national flag is owned by all of us and means so much to me – Heather Humphreys

Presidential candidate Heather Humphreys has today (Wednesday) proposed a new Presidential initiative promoting pride in our national flag, building on the successful ‘Flags for Schools’ programme she initiated a decade ago as part of the 2016 Centenary programme.

15th October 2025

Planning exemptions will give boost to rural communities - Carrigy

A series of planning exemption proposals will have a meaningful impact on farmers and housing developments around Ireland, a Fine Gael TD has said.

15th October 2025

Connolly’s e-mails querying vetting of person convicted by the Special Criminal Court must be published - McEntee

Catherine Connolly must publish the e-mails where she queried the vetting of a person previously convicted of firearms offences before the Special Criminal Court whom the TD signed into Leinster House for six months - against the rules of access into the building.

14th October 2025

If you place your trust in me, I won’t let our country down –Heather Humphreys

Presidential candidate Heather Humphreys has asked voters in Carlow to look at her track record and place their trust in her experience, particularly of representing Ireland on the world stage.

13th October 2025

Heather Humphreys takes Presidential campaign to Tipperary

Presidential election candidate, Heather Humphreys, visited Tipperary on Saturday as part of her campaign.

13th October 2025

Trade missions to help Irish firms grow and diversify to be major focus of a Heather Humphreys Presidency

On Monday, Presidential Candidate Heather Humphreys will announce her intention, if elected, to have an active programme of President led trade missions.

12th October 2025