News & Statements
Bill to level the playing field for tenants – Ward
A Bill to ensure tenants have more equitable rights and bring the Residential Tenancies Board’s tribunals in line with High Court decisions has been introduced to the Oireachtas by a Fine Gael Senator.
Abuse of National Lottery must be outlawed – Ward
The use and abuse of the National Lottery for private profit by commercial gambling outfits must be stopped, Fine Gael Spokesperson on Justice, Senator Barry Ward has said.
Vaccinated persons should be exempt from Mandatory Hotel Quarantine – Ward
Fine Gael Senator, Barry Ward has said that fully vaccinated persons should be exempt from Mandatory hotel Quarantine requirement.
Sinn Féin approach to mandatory quarantine would increase unnecessary travel to Ireland – Ward
The Sinn Féin approach to mandatory quarantine would potentially increase travel to Ireland in the middle of the pandemic and could increase the number of Covid cases coming into the country, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Irish journalist’s departure from China further evidence of lack of civic freedoms – WARD
The decision of RTÉ’s Beijing correspondent, Yvonne Murray, to flee China because she feared for her safety and that of her BBC journalist husband, is further evidence that freedom of speech is hugely constrained in China, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Pay attention to water safety advice to help support the work of the RNLI – Ward
Fine Gael Dún Laoghaire Senator, Barry Ward, is calling on people to pay attention to water safety advice as part of our efforts to minimise the need for the use of our emergency services.
Rent supplement in domestic violence cases important, but shelters must also be provided – Ward
Welcoming the continuation of automatic access to rent supplement for the victims of domestic violence, confirmed today by Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, Fine Gael Senator Barry Ward has also called for the provision of a domestic violence shelter in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.
Sinn Féin must comply with laws on political donations – Ward
Fine Gael Senator in Dún Laoghaire, Barry Ward, has said Sinn Féin must comply with the laws on political funding and donations following a report from the Standards in Public Office (SIPO) watchdog arising from Sinn Féin’s acceptance of a political donation of over €4 million.
Judges need discretion when sentencing human traffickers – Ward
Irish law must meet the challenges presented by new forms of human trafficking, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Barry Ward, who is Fine Gael’s Seanad Justice spokesperson, is calling for increased discretion for judges in the sentencing of criminals engaging in human trafficking.
Ward encourages fellow politicians to ‘adopt’ a political prisoner to show solidarity with Belarus
Fine Gael Dún Laoghaire Senator, Barry Ward, is encouraging fellow politicians to ‘adopt’ a political prisoner from Belarus to show solidarity with the country as they deal with the aftermath of a fraudulent election.