News & Statements
Apology to O’Farrell family just and deserved – Maxwell
The family of the late Shane O’Farrell have rightly received an apology from the State, said a Fine Gael TD.
Planning guidelines for biomethane plants urgently needed – Lynch
There is a clear need for the Minister for the Environment to publish national guidelines on the locations of biomethane plants, said a Fine Gael Senator.
Tánaiste appoints Paula Butterly TD Fine Gael Spokesperson for Regional Development
Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has appointed Paula Butterly TD Fine Gael Spokesperson for Regional Development.
Future of postal network must be guaranteed – Byrne
Increased funding must be made available to secure the future of the Irish postal network, said a Fine Gael Senator.
Insurers must step up to ease costs on consumers – Fine Gael Senators
Insurance companies must play their part in protecting consumers from increased costs, say Fine Gael Senators, who have tabled a motion to be debated in the Seanad this week calling for fair premiums for consumers.
Dublin parents hit hard by NTA’s fare hike – Boland
Dublin families are angry about the NTA’s recent fare restructure, which has seen a massive increase in fares for children traveling by train to school and activities, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Choice and comfort in kit makes sense – let’s see children afforded the same freedom with uniforms – Ní Chuilinn
Primary school children should be allowed to wear tracksuits in school every day if they prefer, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
National Children’s Hospital cost and timeframe overruns seriously damaging public confidence – Neville
Constant changes to costs and timeframes from the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) in relation to the National Children’s Hospital is impacting confidence among the public, a Fine Gael TD has said.
RSA needs to explain plans to cut driving test waiting times to Transport Committee – Murphy
Answers are needed from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) on the significant increase in waiting times for driving tests and how it will be addressed, a Fine Gael Deputy has said.
Driving instructors should be used by RSA to boost tester numbers – Timmins
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) must work with ADIs (Approved Driving Instructors) in Ireland to end long driving test waiting times, said a Fine Gael Deputy.