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Establishment of Online Safety Commissioner will boost protection for our children from online dangers – Farrell

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs, Alan Farrell has said the establishment of an Online Safety Commissioner will be an important advancement in terms of protecting our younger citizens online and builds upon the recommendations of the Committee’s Report on Cyber-Safety.

New online safety law will protect our children – Naughton

The Government is set to introduce groundbreaking legislation to improve online safety and protect children from harmful content on the internet, providing for the regulation of social media for the first time.

Clune, Kelly and Doyle to contest the European Parliament election in the Ireland South constituency for Fine Gael

Fine Gael has selected three candidates to contest the European Parliament Elections in the Ireland South constituency.

New charging point for electric vehicles in Houses of the Oireachtas

A new electric vehicle charging point has been installed in the Houses of the Oireachtas, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

We must be vigilant about eating disorders – Noone

Dublin Senator Catherine Noone has called for greater vigilance about eating disorders affecting teenagers.

60 modular bed unit at UHL given the green light – O’Donnell

Fine Gael Senator Kieran O’Donnell has announced that the 60 modular bed unit at University Hospital Limerick has been given the green light. 

Byrne welcomes next step in economic and social regeneration of Inchicore and Kilmainham

Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Central and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Catherine Byrne, has welcomed the appointment of retired Assistant Garda Commissioner, Jack Nolan, to undertake a scoping exercise in the Inchicore and Kilmainham areas.

Fine Gael adds Cllr Patrick O’Neill to Carlow-Kilkenny for General Election

The Fine Gael executive council has added Cllr Patrick O’Neill as a candidate for the Carlow-Kilkenny constituency in the next General Election.

Social media companies must attend international committee - Naughton

Ireland behind other EU countries on asthma mortality – Noone

Dublin Senator, Catherine Noone has called for greater training and awareness for people working with children and teens, following the publication of a report showing that Ireland has the second highest rate of asthma mortality among the EU countries studied.

Buttimer calls for Yoga to be taught in schools

Senator Jerry Buttimer Leader of Seanad Eireann is calling for a new approach in the well-being of children by introducing yoga to schools.

Doyle to seek Fine Gael nomination for Ireland South in upcoming European Elections

Minister of State for Food, Forestry and Horticulture, Andrew Doyle has announced he is seeking the Fine Gael nomination for Ireland South in upcoming the European Elections.