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Underreporting of referee abuse is major issue across rugby, soccer and GAA – Dillon

A culture of underreporting of abuse against referees is prevalent across Irish rugby, soccer, Gaelic football and hurling, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Buttimer calls for sporting boycott of countries hostile to LGBTQ+ rights

There should be a sporting boycott of countries with poor human rights records who are hostile to LGBTQ+ rights according to a Fine Gael Senator.

All in sport must commit to respect for referees and officials – Dillon

Everyone involved in sport must commit to respect for referees and officials according to Fine Gael TD and former Mayo senior footballer, Alan Dillon.

Special HSE helpline urgently needed to assist Irish citizens impacted by new Omicron Covid variant – Burke

A special HSE helpline urgently needs to be set up to provide information and support to Irish citizens impacted by the new Covid-19 variant, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Chinese abuses of Interpol are unacceptable - Ward

Over 34,000 assaults on nurses and doctors since 2015 highlight need for hospital security audit – Richmond

A full audit of hospital security is urgently needed in light of the 34,000 plus assaults on HSE nurses and doctors which have occurred since 2015, according to figures released to Dublin Rathdown TD Deputy Neale Richmond.

Over €51 million euro worth of controlled drugs and 151 arrests made so far in 2021 – Farrell

Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has said that the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) has had significant success in disrupting criminal gangs involved in the drug trade in 2021.

Drop in crime rates in Dublin demonstrates high visibility policing is working– Richmond

A widespread drop in criminal activity following the introduction of Operation Citizen in Dublin has been welcomed by Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond.

TikTok – it’s time for social media campaign on antigen testing - Higgins

An information campaign using TikTok and Instagram is needed to inform young people about proper antigen test practice, a Fine Gael TD has said.

St Brigid’s Day 2023 is ideal opportunity to start new public holiday – Heydon

Minister of State and TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon, has restated his commitment to secure an additional public holiday for St Brigid’s Day.

Companies can show appreciation for employees and boost Irish business this Christmas – Byrne

Companies can avail of relaxed rules around the Small Benefit Exemption when purchasing gift vouchers to show appreciation for their staff and also help to boost Irish businesses this Christmas, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Beware of bogus websites and fraudsters this Black Friday - Higgins

Buyers should be aware of bogus websites and fraudsters when shopping online this Black Friday, a Fine Gael TD has said