News & Statements
Ombudsman report highlights the injustices faced by Travellers across Irish society – Carroll MacNeill
Members of the Traveller community have been subjected to horrific living conditions and vast inequities in accessing basic human rights across Irish society, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Permanent maternity leave solutions needed from Council to Cabinet – Carroll MacNeill
Permanent arrangements for the provision of maternity leave for women in politics, from Councillors to Cabinet members, are needed within the next six months, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Time for Sinn Féin to face up to its past as we seek to unite the people of this island – Carroll MacNeill
Time for Sinn Féin to face up to its past as we seek to unite the people of this island – Carroll MacNeill
Citizens’ Assembly recommendations point way to fairer Ireland – Carroll MacNeill
The recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality point the way to a fairer, more inclusive Ireland, Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said.
Dún Laoghaire goes purple to highlight the prevalence of domestic violence across Ireland
On Friday April 23rd wear a little purple to show solidarity with victims of domestic violence and with those offering support, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Sentencing for crimes motivated by hate set to double
A person who is proven to have committed a crime aggravated by hatred will now face up to double the sentence than for ordinary forms of crime, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Sinn Féin vote against vaccine certificates a blow to the hospitality and tourism sector – Carroll MacNeill
Sinn Féin constantly calls for support for the hospitality sector yet voted against an EU proposal to expedite plans to safely reopen allowing businesses to claw back lost revenue, a Fine Gael TD has said.
We must do better for female victims of violence and sexual assault – Carroll MacNeill
We must do better in our treatment of female victims of violence and sexual assault, according to Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, who also called for a renewed effort to make our streets and public spaces safer for women.
Sexual education must be embedded in our school system
A new comprehensive programme of relationship and sexual education must be embedded in our school system for children from early age if we are to break the endemic of sexual and gender-based violence in Ireland, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Two capable female Ministers to serve in Justice
Two capable and hardworking female Ministers will serve the Justice Department during Minister Helen McEntee’s maternity leave, Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said.