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Extension of validity of driving licenses being considered by Minister due to backlog – Higgins

Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins has submitted a parliamentary question to the Minister for Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport, Eamon Ryan, TD, on Tuesday after receiving complaints from concerned motorists who cannot get a renewal of their driving license due to Covid-19 measures.

Sinn Féin’s proposals for childcare nothing more than disingenuous kite-flying – Seery Kearney

Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney has rubbished Sinn Féin’s latest proposals for reforming the childcare sector as disingenuous kite flying. She said Sinn Féin’s Private Members’ Motion on Tuesday undermines Fine Gael’s commitment to increased investment in the area.

Professional home care Bill will regulate the sector - Burke

Fine Gael Cork North Central TD, Colm Burke, has today (Tuesday) introduced the Health (Amendment) (Professional Home Care) Bill 2020 to the Dáil, saying this new legislation is designed to provide regulation in the area of professional home care.

€1.82 trillion Covid recovery fund is a clear sign of European commitment to recovery – Richmond

UN flag to fly over Leinster House – Richmond

TO mark Ireland’s successful election onto the United Nations Security Council, the UN flag will fly over Leinster House at the instigation of Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond.

New EU Jobs Strategy Needed – Richmond

Ireland must roll out a new strategy to increase the presence of Irish officials in the EU institutions, according to Fine Gael Dublin Rathdown TD, Neale Richmond.

Choose Cork for your ‘Laethanta Herea’ - Buttimer

Fine Gael Senator, Jerry Buttimer is highlighting the attractions of Cork as Irish people look to holiday at home this year.

Cummins seeks early progress on South East Technological University

Fine Gael Waterford Senator John Cummins has said he expects to see early progress on plans to develop a Technological University in the South East.

Privacy Task Force would help to ensure compliance with data protection law – Seery Kearney

The establishment of a Privacy Task Force would help to ensure that people’s privacy is protected online and prevent serious data breaches, Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney has said.

Google profiting from abuse of laughing gas – Higgins

Fine Gael Dublin Mid-West TD, Emer Higgins, has slammed Google for profiting from the sale of nitrous oxide or ‘laughing gas’, a drug that is leading to paralysis and death, particularly among young people.

Public service should provide apprenticeships in recovery from Covid-19 - Bruton

Sinn Féin made promises to the people that they simply could not keep - Richmond

Sinn Féin made promises to the people that they simply could not keep, using imaginary money, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Neale Richmond was reacting to today’s ruling by the General Court of the European Union that Ireland granted no state aid to Apple companies.