News & Statements
State building scheme urgently needed to increase childcare places – Currie
A new state-building scheme specifically for childcare would help ensure families have increased access to affordable childcare, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Shortage of dental hygienists must be tackled with more college places – Scahill & Boyle
Increased pressure on dental practices could be alleviated if additional college places were made available for dental hygienists, two Fine Gael Senators have said.
Motorists deserve fair play from insurance companies as claims fall – Nelson Murray
Motorists are justifiably peeved today with their high insurance costs as it’s emerged that motor claims have fallen by a massive 30% since 2019, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Ireland’s energy and digital progress hampered by red tape – Geoghegan
Major delays to decisions on subsea infrastructure are preventing urgent upgrades from happening, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Major focus needed to get long term Jobseekers back to work – O’Shea
The chairperson of the Dáil’s Social Protection Committee has expressed serious concern after it Figures showing 48,000 people unemployed for 12 months or more are concerning, a Fine Gael TD has said.
First Home Scheme must include second hand homes – Carrigy
The expansion of the First Home Scheme to include second hand homes is urgently needed, said a Fine Gael TD.
Timeline needed for independent review of fire services – Scahill
An independent review of the fire brigade service areas nationally could highlight urgent issues that need to be addressed, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Irish academics must be prioritised in Global Talent Initiative – O’Connell
Irish academics should not be overlooked in the establishment of the Global Talent Initiative, Government’s new plan to attract top research talent, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Better disability access needed for sports clubs – Callaghan
Many sports clubs and organisations around the country need financial assistance to ensure that their grounds are fully accessible, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Camogie Association must step up to bat for players without any further prevarication– Ní Chuilinn
The Camogie Association has a responsibility to take difficult decisions out of players’ hands, a Fine Gael Senator has said.