News & Statements
Racism exists in Ireland, and we cannot turn a blind eye to it – Carroll MacNeill
IHREC’s campaign #AllAgainstRacism highlights the responsibility individuals have in combatting hateful and racist harassment experienced by too many people in Ireland today, a Fine Gael TD has said.
RTÉ and Vodafone should pull ad encouraging Christmas swimmers at Forty Foot
RTÉ and Vodafone should pull an ad on the traditional Christmas swim at the Forty Foot in the interest of public safety during the Covid pandemic, a Fine Gael TD has said.
No Christmas Day swim for Tánaiste at Forty Foot – dry robe or no dry robe – Carroll MacNeill
While Tánaiste Leo Varadkar was hugely welcomed to Dublin’s Forty Foot last Christmas Day, things are going to be a little different this year, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Victims of domestic abuse need time to decide what to do next – Carroll MacNeill
Men and women leaving situations of domestic abuse and coercive control must be given the space and time to access support and safety, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Remote voting bill removes barrier to maternity leave for politicians – Carroll MacNeill
A Bill to allow for remote voting in the Houses of the Oireachtas has been introduced today by a Fine Gael TD.
Survey on sexual harassment to reveal true experiences of third level students and staff – Carroll MacNeill
Today’s announcement from Minister Simon Harris confirming a survey into bullying and sexual harassment in higher education institutions, will offer a platform for students and staff to share their first-hand experience of the endemic sexual violence within our HEIs, Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said.
Radically different approach to sexual education needed now – Carroll MacNeill
The only way to break the endemic sexual and gender-based violence in our country is with a comprehensive and new approach to relationship and sexual education, a Fine Gael TD has said.
5km restriction does not apply to victims of domestic violence – Carroll MacNeill
For those who find themselves in situations of domestic violence or coercive control, essential services are open to support them throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, a Fine Gael TD has said.
No rainbows or pots of gold for Sinn Féin in international corporate tax policy – Carroll MacNeill
Sinn Féin need to stop misleading the public that there is a mysterious pot of gold at the end of the rainbow when it comes to the Apple Tax case, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Garda powers should be extended to include the policing of face coverings at outdoor demonstrations – Carroll MacNeill
The wearing of face coverings at large outdoor gatherings, including organised protests and demonstrations, should be made mandatory.