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RTÉ needs to better demonstrate its commitment to the Irish language – Kyne

Seachtain na Gaeilge is the ideal time for RTÉ to demonstrate a renewed commitment to the Irish language, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

10th March 2022

Ní mór do RTÉ a tiomantas don Ghaeilge a léiriú níos fearr – Kyne

Is í Seachtain na Gaeilge an t-am is fearr do RTÉ tiomantas athnuaite don Ghaeilge a léiriú, a dúirt Seanadóir de chuid Fhine Gael.

10th March 2022

Tone deaf paid drop-off and collection zone at Dublin Airport must be scrapped – Currie

The proposed paid drop-off and pick-up zone for passengers at Dublin Airport and approved by Fingal County Council must not go ahead without viable public transport options, according to Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie.

10th March 2022

Future DEIS allocations should be informed by need identified in upcoming census data – Dolan

Future DEIS school allocations should be informed by need based on the upcoming census data, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

9th March 2022

Charges to taxi drivers for March public holiday should be waived – Doherty

The National Transport Authority (NTA) should waive the need for taximeters to be recalibrated for the upcoming public holiday on March 18th to relieve the financial burden on taxi drivers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

9th March 2022

State should honour Ukrainians leaving Ireland to return to defend their homeland – McGahon

The State and President should honour Ukrainians leaving Ireland and returning to their native country to fight against the Russian invasion with a civic reception in Áras an Uachtaráin, a Fine Gael Senator has said.  

9th March 2022

Commitment to free HPV vaccine for young people must be given - Conway

A commitment and timeline to provide the free HPV Vaccine to young people must be given by the Department of Health, according to Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway.

8th March 2022

Proposed ‘tolling’ of airport drop-off zones is nonsensical – Doherty

A Fingal Senator has strongly criticised plans to place tolls on drop-off zones at Dublin Airport.

8th March 2022

Changes to working arrangements for non-EAA doctors will be positive for the health service – Burke

Changes to working arrangements and immigration permissions for non-EEA doctors and their spouses will be positive for the health service, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke.

8th March 2022

Stand with Ukraine this St Patrick’s Day by wearing blue and yellow – Ward

Members of the public should wear blue and yellow when attending festivities this St Patrick’s Day to stand in solidarity the people of Ukraine, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

8th March 2022

National communications campaign needed on register for those homing Ukrainians - Cannon

A national Government public information campaign on the Irish Red Cross (IRC) pledge register is required immediately to advise the public how they can open their homes and accommodation to Ukrainians fleeing war, a Fine Gael TD has said.

8th March 2022

New moneylending legislation must regulate the sector without removing access to credit for people who need it – Byrne

New moneylending legislation must regulate the sector without removing access to credit for people who need it, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

7th March 2022