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Modernised and inclusive RSE programme remains critical to long-term plan to tackle Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence – Carroll MacNeill

Today’s launch of the Third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence is a key driver in furthering the rights and supports for victims and service providers, a Fine Gael TD has said.

28th June 2022

Whole-of-Government approach on how to better support children and adults with autism required – Carrigy

A new whole-of- Government approach on how to provide better supports and services for children and adults with autism is required, according to Fine Gael Senator Micheál Carrigy.

27th June 2022

Agency should be tasked with monitoring alleged price gouging by service providers – Durkan

A government agency should be tasked with monitoring price increases across utility and service providers to ensure fairness and transparency for consumers, according to Fine Gael TD Bernard Durkan.

24th June 2022

Sinn Féin failure to criticise Russia proven by party’s poor European voting record - Ward

Sinn Féin’s failure to criticise Russia is evidenced by their embarrassingly poor voting record in the European Parliament, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

23rd June 2022

New cheese facility to strengthen rural Ireland by supporting 4,500 family farms

The start of construction of a world-class €200 million Glanbia cheese factory signals a prosperous future for rural Ireland and family farms, four Fine Gael TDs and two Senators have said.

22nd June 2022

Allowing students to work extra hours is good for students and good for the economy - Cummins

A Government decision to extend the earned income disregard for students who undertake employment during the summer period is good news for students and good news for the economy, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

21st June 2022

Insurance legislation reform leading to cheaper insurance for consumers – Kyne

The concentration on insurance reform by Government since 2016 has led to a considerable drop in premium costs for consumers, according to Fine Gael Senator Seán Kyne.

21st June 2022

National register for Airbnb lettings could stop planning legislation breaches and free up properties for long-term use– Lombard

A national register for short term property rentals such as Airbnb could stop breaches of letting legislation and make long term rental accommodation more available in areas of need, according to Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard.

20th June 2022

Have your say on the Future of Childcare – Currie

Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie is encouraging people to have their say on the future of childcare.

20th June 2022

More than half a million jobs supported by Government agencies last year – Byrne

Businesses supported by Government agencies employed more than half a million people in Ireland last year, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.

19th June 2022

Swift action needed to address Dublin’s taxi shortage – Richmond

Just 32 taxis and licensed vehicles have been added to the capital city’s  ranks in 2022, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown Neale Richmond has said.

19th June 2022

Students with dyslexia must have access to assistive technology during standardised tests

Students with dyslexia must have access to assistive technology when sitting standardised Drumcondra Tests, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

18th June 2022