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Over 3,000 hospitalisations from cannabinoid use over 5 years – Higgins

An ongoing awareness and education campaign from the HSE is needed on the dangers of cannabis jellies and associated products following an increase in hospitalisations from cannabinoid use, according to Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins.

16th July 2023

RTÉ’s latest annual report must be published without delay – Carrigy

RTÉ’s latest annual report for 2022 must be published without delay as gaps in crucial detail of the broadcaster payments controversy still remain, according to Fine Gael Senator Micheal Carrigy.

15th July 2023

Farmers putting shoulder to wheel with Agri emissions reduction

The Cork Fine Gael Senator said the EPA confirming the decrease in greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture highlights the constructive and common-sense approach taken by all involved in the sector.

14th July 2023

Our aviation sector needs a just transition – Doherty

Authorities at Irish and EU level will need to mitigate the expense to consumers that will inevitably come with the decarbonisation of the aviation sector, a Fine Gael Senator has said. 

13th July 2023

Smartphone and mobile devices ban in primary school needs a nationwide roll-out - Seery Kearney

A successful initiative to ban smartphones for primary schools should be rolled out across the country, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

9th July 2023

Increased awareness needed on dangers posed by ticks and Lyme Disease – Stanton

There needs to be increased awareness around the dangers posed by ticks and the dangers of contracting Lyme Disease, a Fine Gael TD has said.

6th July 2023

Local authorities must be ambitious in identifying sites for affordable homes – Doherty

There is a need for local authorities to show greater ambition in identifying vacant sites for the construction of purpose-built Affordable Purchase homes, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

4th July 2023

Urgent support required for the less than 100 commercial field growers left in Ireland – Doherty

Ireland’s horticulture sector is facing extinction unless support is provided urgently, a Fine Gael Senator said.

3rd July 2023

DAA must allow second driver of taxis to pick up passengers – Brophy

The DAA must change its policy to allow second drivers of taxis to pick up passengers at the airport campus, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Brophy.

2nd July 2023

First Home Scheme must be expanded to include second hand houses – Cummins

The inclusion of older second hand properties must be considered for the First Home Scheme if prospective buyers are to be given every chance to buy a home, a Fine Gael Senator said.

1st July 2023

Independent inquiry and audit of administration of funds for Wards of Court required – Seery-Kearney

An independent inquiry and audit of the administration of funds for Wards of Court is urgently required, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

29th June 2023

How did RTÉ underwrite a Renault pay deal as car sales fell off a pandemic cliff edge – Dillon

The decision by RTÉ’s former Director General Dee Forbes to underwrite a commercial pay deal with Renault despite car sales falling off a cliff edge thanks to the worldwide pandemic is astonishing, a Fine Gael TD has said.

27th June 2023