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Tractor road safety laws must be updated – Lombard

Teenagers with nothing more than a theory test are legally allowed to drive powerful farm machinery and a review is urgently needed, a Fine Gael Senator has warned.

Parents of new babies to receive an additional six weeks’ leave - Seery Kearney

Tánaiste and Fine Gael President Leo Varadkar announces Seanad Spokespersons

Tanaiste and Fine Gael President Leo Varadkar has today announced the Seanad Spokespersons for the Party.

Seanad Éireann supports extension of Maternity Leave – Doherty

Well-being of Gardaí must be a priority for the new Government – Richmond

Many women unaware of serious risks to children exposed to anti-epileptic drug during pregnancy - Carroll MacNeill

A survey conducted by Epilepsy Ireland shows there are women taking the anti-epileptic drug valproate, who are still not aware of the significant physical and neurological risks to children exposed to the medicine in-utero, Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said. 

Buttimer elected Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann

Fine Gael Senator, Jerry Buttimer, has been elected Leas-Chathaoirleach of the 26th Seanad today (Tuesday).

Sinn Féin’s window-dressing is desperate bid to distract from public safety breaches – Seery-Kearney

SINN Féin’s move to stand down their party organisation in a Dublin constituency smacks of window-dressing and is a desperate bid to deflect from events in Belfast over the last week, a Fine Gael Senator has said

Statement on behalf of the Tánaiste regarding compensation for victims of abuse in schools

Last year, on behalf of the State, the then Taoiseach apologised to survivors of sexual abuse in day schools. It has been reported that nothing has been done since to give meaning to this apology. This is not the case.

We must ensure each child with a special educational need has an appropriate school place - Seery Kearney

We must ensure each child with a special educational need has an appropriate school place, a Fine Gael Senator has said. 

Insurance companies must not hike up premiums for small and medium enterprises in the wake of Covid-19 - Carroll MacNeill

Statement by Minister Hildegarde Naughton

Hildegarde Naughton has said she is honoured to have been appointed as a Minister of State attending cabinet in the new Government.