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Cycle lanes alongside Luas tracks would create uninterrupted and safe routes for commuters – Ward

The development of cycle lanes alongside existing Luas lines would create uninterrupted and safe routes for commuters cycling along existing corridors, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

25th May 2021

Support needed for Irish productive farmers during EU CAP negotiations on convergence proposals – Ahearn

The Minister for Agriculture must ensure that our commitment to the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP) and the convergence process does not make it unfeasible for Irish farmers to enter the agricultural industry, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

25th May 2021

Ombudsman report highlights the injustices faced by Travellers across Irish society – Carroll MacNeill

Members of the Traveller community have been subjected to horrific living conditions and vast inequities in accessing basic human rights across Irish society, a Fine Gael TD has said.

25th May 2021

Monies seized from proceeds of crime should fund community addiction services – Seery Kearney

Monies seized from the proceeds of crimes should be directed towards community drug services to tackle the rise in relapse and addictions that has occurred over the past year due to pressures from the pandemic, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

23rd May 2021

Availability and affordability are key needs for childcare

A major Fine Gael survey on the ‘Care of the Child’ has found the most important role of the State is to ensure availability and affordability. Almost 2,400 respondents (81% whom are parents) took part in the online survey, established by Fine Gael’s Policy Lab, over the last two months.

23rd May 2021

Vacant Property Tax will generate much needed housing supply – O’Dowd

Fine Gael TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has said it is time to introduce a vacant home tax to help generate much needed residential housing supply.

21st May 2021

No income tax increase is key Fine Gael commitment – Richmond

There will be no income tax increase in the State’s economic recovery from Covid-19, Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has said.

21st May 2021

Sinn Féin refuses to send General Secretary to answer questions about secret Abú database

The refusal by Sinn Féin to send their General Secretary to an Oireachtas meeting today to answer questions about their secret Abú database is a two fingered snub to democracy and the electorate.

20th May 2021

Young people need more than an outdoor summer - Currie

Clarity is needed around indoor summer camps, swimming lessons and youth clubs for the upcoming summer holidays, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

20th May 2021

Clampdown on idle Airbnb properties urgently needed to tackle housing crisis - Lombard

Government must move swiftly to ensure enforcement of Airbnb agents operating without planning permission who are soaking up the rental market by limiting the availability of affordable properties, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

20th May 2021

Increased climate ambition needed in our circular economy - Bruton

Circular economy thinking should become a central spine of our climate planning, a Fine Gael TD has said.

20th May 2021

Social media giants commit to funding education campaign to combat online abuse – Carrigy

Social media companies have committed to funding an education campaign for schools across the country to combat online abuse, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

19th May 2021