News & Statements
Narrow Water Bridge construction a key Fine Gael commitment – O’Dowd
The construction of the Narrow Water Bridge spanning counties Louth and Down will be the realisation of a long term Fine Gael commitment, Deputy Fergus O’Dowd has said.
Further Dowdall donations raise more questions for Mary Lou McDonald and Sinn Féin – O’Dowd
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has more questions to answer following the latest revelations concerning convicted criminal, Jonathan Dowdall's financial support for the party, according to Fine Gael TD for Louth, Fergus O'Dowd.
New legislation will improve governance and accountability in nursing homes – O’Dowd
The Government’s approval to draft a Health Bill which proposes amendments to the Health Act 2007 will be key in ensuring better governance and accountability in nursing homes, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Immense legacy left by David Trimble – O’Dowd
Fine Gael TD and Chairperson of the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and Chairperson of the Fine Gael Northern Ireland Engagement Group, Fergus O’Dowd, has paid tribute to David Trimble following his death.
Revenue to review tax relief process for people with Coeliac Disease – O’Dowd
We must make it easier for people with coeliac disease to claim the tax relief on gluten free products to which they are entitled, a Fine Gael TD has said.
€5m Shared Island Local Authority Development Fund will foster positive North – South relations – O’Dowd
The €5 million Shared Island Local Authority Development Fund announced today will further strengthen and drive relations both North and South, according to Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd.
Full-time residents of multi-occupancy units and mobile homes must be guaranteed access to energy rebate– O’Dowd
Questions remain regarding how residents of multi-occupancy units and full-time residents in mobile homes will access the upcoming €200 upcoming electricity rebate, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Tougher zero-tolerance approach needed towards perpetrators of domestic violence – O’Dowd
Tougher sentences are needed for perpetrators of domestic violence and particularly for those who breach court orders that are in place to protect their victims, according to a Fine Gael TD.
Choice must be the priority in the care of young people with a disability – O’Dowd
Young people with a disability must have choice in the care they receive that’s suited to their needs and preference, according to Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd.
Local authorities must ensure new solid fuel regulations are rigorously enforced – O’Dowd
Local authorities must ensure new solid fuel regulations are rigorously enforced when they come into effect across the country in 2022, a Fine Gael TD has said.