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New Metrolink to Sandyford needed to avoid post-Covid return to traffic chaos – Madigan

Minister Josepha Madigan has called for the National Transport Authority to re-commit itself to the long-stalled Metrolink South, as part of a new focus on improved public transport as Ireland emerges from Covid-19 restrictions.

We must listen to women with Hyperemesis and provide the support needed – Ahearn

It is time we listened to women with Hyperemesis and provided the support needed, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

‘Significant Milestone’ as application for Technological University submitted – Cummins

A significant milestone has been reached by the application to establish a Technological University (TU) for the South-East and must now be examined without delay, Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has said.

Regulation of Home Care providers by Department of Health will guarantee safe care – Burke

The decision by Government to introduce legislation to provide for the regulation of professional home care providers will help guarantee safe and secure care, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Fine Gael will continue to progress the rights of workers – Farrell

Ahead of May Day, TD for Dublin Fingal Alan Farrell is highlighting recent improvements to workers’ rights and says that Fine Gael will continue to make progress in this area.

Gardaí should be trained to examine video footage where a road traffic offence has occurred – Cannon

A dedicated portal should be established by An Garda Síochána to assess video footage from cyclists where a suspected road traffic offence has occurred, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Ireland must not cut itself off from Europe – Doherty

Ireland must be ready to implement the EU’s ‘Covid-19 Certificate’ for cross border travel within the EU, so as not to be left behind the rest of Europe as safe international travel reopens in coming months, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Permanent maternity leave solutions needed from Council to Cabinet – Carroll MacNeill

Permanent arrangements for the provision of maternity leave for women in politics, from Councillors to Cabinet members, are needed within the next six months, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Statement by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar on the resignation of Arlene Foster as DUP Leader

Minister Brophy announces over €21 million in Overseas Development Funding for Trócaire

Irish Aid funding to go to Trócaire for its development and humanitarian work overseas, as well as for public engagement and development education work in Ireland.

Outdoor Enhancement Scheme must be made available to all hospitality businesses - Carrigy

The Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme should be amended to encompass all hospitality businesses, including so called ‘wet pubs’, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Financial package needed for GAA ahead of resumption of inter-county games

A financial support package is needed for the GAA ahead of the resumption of inter-county games, a Fine Gael Senator has said.