News & Statements
Commitment to seek apology from Minister for Health marks significant progress for Thalidomide survivors – Ward
Fine Gael Senator Barry Ward has welcomed a commitment by Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD, to seek an apology from the Minister for Health to victims of Thalidomide in Ireland.
Sinn Féin refuse to support retention of Special Criminal Court – Ward
Sinn Féin has again today failed to support the retention of the Special Criminal Court which protects Irish citizens against threats posed by terrorism and organised crime, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Ward calls for funding for nationwide Covid memorials
A Fine Gael Senator has called for national funding for a nationwide series of memorials to remember those who have died from Covid-19.
Fáilte roimh an gcinneadh gan Gaelscoil Laighean a athlonnú – Ward
Tá fáilte curtha ag Seanadóir Fhine Gael roimh chinneadh na Roinne Oideachais gan Gaelscoil Laighean a athlonnú, go sealadach, go suíomh mí-oiriúnach in Ascaill Eblana i nDún Laoghaire.
Water safety more important than ever this bank holiday weekend – Ward
As the weather grows warmer, this bank holiday weekend, it is more important than ever that the public exercises care in the water, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Cycle lanes alongside Luas tracks would create uninterrupted and safe routes for commuters – Ward
The development of cycle lanes alongside existing Luas lines would create uninterrupted and safe routes for commuters cycling along existing corridors, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
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.