News & Statements
Prioritise roll-out of contactless payments on public transport in order to reduce Dublin traffic chaos – Doherty
As traffic on Dublin’s roads increases and as the tourist season ramps up, Senator Regina Doherty, Fine Gael’s candidate for the European Elections in Dublin, has criticised the ongoing failure to provide for contactless payments on the Dublin public transport network, including Dublin Bus, the Luas, and Irish Rail.
It’s time for an EU-wide free travel scheme – Doherty
EU Member States should agree and implement an EU-wide version of the Irish free travel scheme to improve mobility and reduced cost of living pressures for older people in the EU, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Improved supports for businesses & better infrastructure in Dublin are key priorities for FG candidate Regina Doherty
Supporting Irish businesses to get better funding and access to the EU Single Market and ensuring infrastructural projects are delivered more efficiently are among the key priorities for Fine Gael’s Dublin MEP candidate Senator Regina Doherty.
More competition needed to stop airlines ripping off Irish soccer fans – Doherty
Greater choice on popular air travel routes must be provided to consumers to stop airlines from overcharging Irish fans attending the FA Cup Final on the 25th May, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Urgent reform needed to granting power of attorney for vulnerable citizens – Doherty
The current process to grant enduring power of attorney is complex, costly, and exclusionary and must be overhauled, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
New EU Disability Card should support the rights of people with disabilities – Doherty
A new disability card must be introduced that would apply across the EU, to ensure that people with disabilities, including from Ireland, would have equal access to special conditions and necessary supports anywhere in the EU, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
EU should guarantee people’s right to use physical cash – Doherty
The European Commission should provide a guarantee that people will always have the right to use physical cash if they wish and that cash will not be replaced by digital payment options, Senator Regina Doherty, Dublin European Election Candidate for Fine Gael has said.
EU has a role to play in funding Dublin’s Metrolink – Doherty
It’s time for Ireland to reapproach the European Investment Bank (EIB) to secure much needed funding for the Dublin Metrolink project, Fine Gael’s candidate for the Dublin European elections has said.
Sinn Féin MEP candidates have questions to answer on migration policy u-turns – Doherty
Sinn Féin MEP candidates must account for their constant flip-flopping on migration policy if they intend to represent Irish interests in Europe, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Ireland must dedicate 0.25% of its national GDP to supporting Ukraine – Doherty
Ireland must join its EU counterparts and deliver no less than 0.25% of its national GDP to combatting the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia, a Fine Gael Senator has said.