News & Statements
Chinese abuses of Interpol are unacceptable – Ward
Extend antigen testing to all frontline workers – Ward
Antigen tests should be made available to all frontline workers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
International community must confront China’s behaviour – Ward
The international community must confront the Communist Party of China’s disrespect of human rights and the rule of law, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Sailing must be reinstated as a Paralympic sport in 2028 – Ward
A Fine Gael Senator has thrown his support behind the campaign by World Sailing to reinstate sailing as a Paralympic sport in the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
Progress for sail training in Ireland with potential new vessel – Ward
There is progress for sail training in Ireland with a potential new vessel identified, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Dún Laoghaire Senator Barry Ward today (Thursday) raised the matter with the Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney TD and emphasised the importance of funding for a new sail training vessel in Ireland to replace Asgard II.
Ward calls for 24-hour bus service for Dún Laoghaire
A Fine Gael Senator has called on Dublin Bus and the National Transport Authority (NTA) to introduce a 24-hour service for Route 46A, which runs between Dún Laoghaire and the Phoenix Park, through the city centre.
Seanad approves bill to safeguard ‘good causes’ funding – Ward
A Bill drafted by Fine Gael’s Barry Ward which aims to ensure National Lottery funding is guaranteed to go to fund sports groups, arts and community activities across the country is progressing through the Oireachtas.
Real change, not lip service, needed in treatment of women’s sports teams – Ward
Reports from hersport.ie that the Connacht Women's Rugby Team was forced to change beside rat-infested bins before an interprovincial match against Ulster yesterday has set back progress made in recognising women's and men's sport equally, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Ward welcomes suspension of deportation orders on Afghan asylum seekers
The decision to suspend deportation orders placed on Afghan asylum seekers who had previously been denied refugee status in Ireland is welcome given the current volatility in the region, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Ireland must lead the support for Belarusian athlete – Ward
Fine Gael Dún Laoghaire Senator Barry Ward has called for action on the request from Belarus athlete Kristina Timanovskaya for asylum in Japan, saying Ireland must lead the international community in calling for the protection of the Belarusians abroad who need it.