News & Statements
As a nation of dog lovers, we must ban electronic shock collars – Doherty
Electronic shock collars are a harmful and cruel method of attempting to train dogs and must be banned, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Free parking would pave the way for a merry Christmas for retailers and customers alike – Doherty
Local authorities across Ireland should follow the lead of Fingal County Council in making street parking free before Christmas, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Deal reached at COP28, but Minister leaves Irish renewables out in the cold – Doherty
A new electricity connection policy to replace the ECP-2 process, which acts as a significant barrier to prospective providers of renewable energy in Ireland, “can’t come soon enough”, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Ireland must sort out its own back garden if we’re to “crack energy” – Doherty
Greater ambition is required from Government in getting renewable energy producers connected to Ireland’s national grid, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Development levy waiver must be extended to ramp up construction of new homes – Doherty
A Fine Gael Senator has called on the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to extend the temporary waiver of development levies to the end of 2025.
Sinn Féin short-changing aspiring homeowners by objecting to almost 800 Dublin homes this year – Doherty
Sinn Féin are short-changing prospective homeowners as their TDs and councillors have objected to almost 800 homes across Dublin this year, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
Bring Section 39 terms and conditions to the negotiating table – Doherty
A Fine Gael Senator has called on the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform to further engage with the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) to negotiate and resolve a myriad of issues surrounding pay and terms and conditions in Section 39 organisations.
New funding package a welcome development for horticultural growers – Doherty
A new funding package, worth €2.38 million, will guarantee the short-term security and long-term viability of horticultural growers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Better conditions for community ‘Section 39’ groups must remain on the agenda – Doherty
Restrictions on ‘Section 39’ groups, which provide valuable services to communities across the country, must be addressed in the next Budget, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Senator Doherty calls for driver involved in hit and run to be banned from Ireland for life
Zigimantas Gridziuska, who was involved in a hit and run incident which the claimed the life of a young man, should be banned from entering the State for the entirety of his lifetime, according to Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty.