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Retired nurses wishing to assist Covid vaccination programme will not have to pay €350 registration fee

Retired nurses and midwives who wish to return to work for the Covid vaccination programme will not have to pay a €350 a registration fee to their regulatory board, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Bodycams required for security of delivery cyclists – Seery-Kearney

Deliveroo also urged to ensure workers are reporting attacks and anti-social behaviour to gardaí

Garda powers to seize quads and scramblers will help tackle scourge of anti-social behaviour

New measures giving Gardaí additional powers to seize scramblers and quad bikes engaged in anti-social behaviour will make communities safer for everyone, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Hidden costs and challenges faced by parents of children in hospital must be addressed

Fine Gael Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Fine Gael Councillor Vicki Casserly met with Minister Heather Humphreys today to discuss the costs and challenges for parents of children in hospital.

Minister Brophy announces Irish Aid support for rural communities and farmers in developing countries

€12.5 million in Irish Aid funding awarded to support IFAD’s work with farmers to improve food systems in developing countries

Minister Colm Brophy launches Irish Aid consultation process for Development Education and Global Citizenship

Limerick, Galway and Roscommon homes to be connected under Government’s high speed broadband plan - Bruton

Homes across Limerick, Galway and Roscommon are to follow Cavan and Cork and become connected to high speed broadband in the near future, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Use seized cash to stop crime at source – Richmond

Deputy Richmond and Councillor Kenneth Egan want money seized directed at preventing youths from turning to crime

We must continue to prioritise protecting local and national radio in the fast-changing world of social media and fake news – Conway

On World Radio Day, Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway has said the Government must continue to prioritise local and national radio in the fast-changing world of social media and fake news.

Need to legislate for mental health training in the workplace – Buttimer

Mental health training in the workplace is essential, and Cork Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer is proposing to introduce legislation to make it mandatory.

Pearse Doherty needs to stop throwing shapes and respect the independent Central Bank

Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has called on Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty to respect the independence of the Central Bank after comments he made in the Dáil earlier regarding the insurance industry.

Now is the time to reform the CAO and Senior Cycle - Bruton

Fine Gael TD Richard Bruton has backed the call from the Chair of the CAO for a strategic review of the pathways to Higher Education and to other career pathways.