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Pedestrianisation of towns and cities must be made permanent to ensure full recovery of urban areas – McGahon

Continued support from both Government and consumers is needed to ensure the full revitalisation of our towns and villages after the summer season as businesses claw back revenue lost to Covid-19, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

23rd August 2021

Speech by Minister Heather Humphreys - Michael Collins Commemoration 2021

Michael Collins Commemoration 2021 Speech

22nd August 2021

Nearly 5,000 bikes stolen in Dublin shows a new approach is needed – Richmond

Proactive public safety measures are the only way to tackle bike thefts in Dublin with a marked rise in people cycling over the past year, according to Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond.

22nd August 2021

West can still take action to help refugees and defend women’s rights in Afghanistan – Madigan

The current crisis in Kabul requires Western countries, who made up the international coalition in Afghanistan, to do everything still in their power to help the long-suffering Afghan people, and make development funding conditional on the protection of human rights, a Fine Gael Minister has said.  

20th August 2021

Minister Burke Meets Macra na Feirme to Discuss Rural, One-off Housing

Minister Peter Burke confirms that there will be no future ban on rural or one-off housing.

19th August 2021

Increased mental health supports available as students return to college campuses – Dolan

An additional €3 million in funding for mental health supports will help students as they return to third-level education this September, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

19th August 2021

Engagement needed between departments of education north and south on cross border university- Burke

Engagement should take place between Departments of Education north and south on proposals for a cross border university in the North West region, a Fine Gael TD has said.

18th August 2021

Rent supplement for victims of domestic violence must be made permanent - Doherty

Access to rent supplement for victims of domestic violence is due to expire at the end of 2021, and the recent signal from Government that the protocol will be made a permanent offering is very welcome, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

17th August 2021

Ward welcomes suspension of deportation orders on Afghan asylum seekers

The decision to suspend deportation orders placed on Afghan asylum seekers who had previously been denied refugee status in Ireland is welcome given the current volatility in the region, a Fine Gael Senator has said. 

17th August 2021

Further round of Online Retail Scheme needed to help businesses strengthen sales and customer base - Dillon

An additional round of funding under the Online Retail Scheme is required to help business further strengthen their online offerings and reach more customers, a Fine Gael TD has said.

15th August 2021

Time for consistency from maternity units to ensure fair treatment of all pregnancies - Doherty

It is time for maternity units across the country to show consistency in their treatment of the Covid-19 guidelines to ensure fair treatment of all pregnancies, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

13th August 2021

Drone deliveries could help Ireland meet climate action targets – Farrell

Drone deliveries offer a new way of moving products to their destinations and can help Ireland meet its targets on climate change, Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has said.

11th August 2021