News & Statements
Children with additional medical conditions excluded from CHI Hip review – Boland
Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) today confirmed that children with additional medical conditions who underwent hip dysplasia surgery were excluded from the Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) review, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Global economic instability highlights urgency of 9% VAT rate – Clendennen
The introduction of a 9% VAT rate for businesses must happen in the upcoming October Budget to offset the risks posed by global economic instability, according to a Fine Gael Deputy.
Age checks on video sharing websites must be strictly enforced by regulator – Keogh
Age verification checks on video sharing websites must be strictly enforced by the Online Safety Commissioner to protect children from harmful content, a Fine Gael TD has said.
New drug a major breakthrough for CF patients in Ireland – Roche
A new drug has been approved for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) and is a critical development for over 1,400 people living with CF in Ireland, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Medical Council need to clear up online sick certs – Murphy
The Irish Medical Council need to immediately clear up whether it is appropriate for doctors to issue sick certs without speaking directly to the patients involved, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
€30m drug bust arrests during high seas chase is a credit to our security forces – O’Donovan
West Cork Fine Gael Senator Noel O’Donovan and former member of An Garda Síochána has commended the work of local and national units of the force as well as the Naval Service and Air Corps in a major drugs bust today.
Let’s get all defibrillators available to find on Google Maps – Boyle
The HSE should work with Google Maps to ensure the location of all registered defibrillators are provided on the app which could save lives in an emergency, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Major expansion of Carer’s Allowance to take effect this week – O’Shea
Changes to the means test for Carer’s Allowance will see thousands more carers qualify for the payment, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Fine Gael firmly committed to cutting student fees – O’Connell
The Government must continue to reduce the student contribution fee during its lifetime to ease the financial burden on young people and families, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Online sick certs wide open to abuse – Murphy
Every effort must be made to ensure sick certificates - issued through online websites - are thoroughly vetted and not open to abuse, a Fine Gael Senator has said.