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DART+ on track to provide high quality service to passengers – Farrell

Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell has said that the unveiling of a prototype of new DART carriages signals an innovative departure in a more accessible and efficient fleet for all passengers. 

Dissidents intent on causing violence and terror in communities North and South will not prevail – Currie

Dissidents intent on causing violence and terror in our communities will not prevail in undermining the hard won gains of the Northern Ireland peace process, according to Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie.

Time to reconsider European Parliament vote to scrap seasonal clock changes – Lombard

It’s time to reconsider the European Parliament vote to scrap seasonal clock changes, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Watershed day for Waterford as North Quays Project kicks into gear – Cummins

The first step in the regeneration of the North Quays has been described as a watershed day for Waterford by Fine Gael Senator John Cummins.

Congestion charges would choke our city centres – Higgins

Continuing improvement of public transport options must be prioritised before targeting motorists

53 former pubs create 169 housing units – Cummins

Some 53 former pubs have been brought back into use to create 169 housing units across the country, a Fine Gael Senator has reported.

Mary Lou McDonald and Pearse Doherty should clarify Sinn Féin’s ever-changing finances in the Dáil - Carroll MacNeill

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald and Party Treasurer Pearse Doherty should clarify the ever-changing story of Sinn Féin’s finances in the Dáil, Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said.

Department of Housing will support appointment of additional full-time Vacant Homes Officers in Cork – Stanton

The appointment of more full-time vacant homes officer positions in Cork County Council will further encourage the refurbishment of vacant and derelict properties in towns and villages across County Cork, a Fine Gael TD said.

Young adult travel card must be extended to 25-year-olds – Byrne

The Young Adult Card (YAC), which provides an average 50% public transport fare discount to those aged between 19 and 23, should be extended to 25-year-olds, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Fine Gael Councillor first to benefit from maternity leave entitlement for Councillors

Fine Gael Councillor and Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Thomasina Connell, will be the first Councillor in Ireland to benefit from the new measures set out in the Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Elected Members in Local Authorities) Bill 2022.

Opening of elective hospital in Cork will enhance quality of care – Burke

A decision passed through Cabinet today to locate the elective hospital in Sarsfield Court in Glanmire has been hailed as a major step forward for healthcare in Cork, according to a Fine Gael TD.

New Short Term Tourist Letting Register will free up properties for long-term use – Lombard