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Service levels for Youth Mental Health in Laois/ Offaly must be maintained - Corcoran Kennedy

Service levels for Youth Mental Health in Laois/ Offaly must be maintained, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Rock condemns Ballymun shootings

Dublin North West TD Noel Rock has condemned the shootings which took place in Ballymun this afternoon.

Direct flights to Cork from Boston Providence to return next year - Buttimer

The return of the Cork to Boston Providence direct flight next year demonstrates that Cork is the gateway to the South of Ireland for trade and tourism, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Julie O’Leary added as Fine Gael candidate in Cork North Central

The Fine Gael Executive Council has agreed on the addition of Julie O’Leary as a candidate in the Cork North Central constituency for the next General Election.

Minister agrees to examine VAT on sun cream - Lombard

Senator Tim Lombard had a productive meeting with his Fine Gael colleague, Minister for Finance & Public Expenditure and Reform, Pascal Donohoe, regarding his proposals to reduce the VAT on sun cream products.

Intoxication holding areas needed to reduce wait times in Emergency Departments - Buttimer

Fine Gael Senator, Jerry Buttimer, has called for the introduction of separate intoxication holding areas in City Centre Garda Stations to reduce the pressure on hospital Emergency Departments.

Stepaside Garda Station should become a Protected Structure & Community Facility - Madigan

Minister for Culture, Heritage and Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan, has welcomed plans to reopen Stepaside Garda station as a “modular” facility but is asking if the old station building could be categorised as “a Protected Structure,” and put to good use.

Hildegarde Naughton appointed Chair of new Oireachtas Climate Committee

Fine Gael Galway West TD, Hildegarde Naughton, has been appointed Chair of a new Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action.

Statement from Fine Gael TD Tom Neville on County Limerick diving equipment used in Thailand cave rescue

Minister hails Limerick role in Thailand cave rescue

Fine Gael Minister Patrick O’Donovan has commended an east Limerick village for the role it played in the rescue of 12 boys and their football coach from underwater caves in Thailand.

Luas needs proper plan after chaotic scenes following Bublé concert - Richmond

Fine Gael Senator, Neale Richmond, has called on LUAS operator Transdev to put in place a proper plan for major events following chaotic scenes after the Michael Bublé concert in Croke Park.

Close Loopholes on Online Junk Food Marketing – Noone

Loopholes surrounding online marketing of junk food to youths should be closed, Dublin Senator Catherine Noone has said.