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Housing adaptation grants for older people and those with disabilities should be increased in line with construction costs – Higgins

The housing aid and adaptation grants issued by Local Authorities to older people and those with disabilities should be increased to reflect the rising cost of construction, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Action needed on ‘environmental and financial scourge’ of abandoned cars - Doherty

The Minister for the Environment and Transport, Eamon Ryan needs to introduce a standardised process to deal with the issue of abandoned vehicles littering Ireland’s towns and villages, a Fine Gael Senator said.

Pressure on to withdraw Jameson from Russian market – Ahearn

Comments made by the Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland should focus corporate minds on the controversy surrounding the export of top Irish whiskey Jameson to Russia, a Fine Gael Senator said.

Over 1 million prescriptions for codeine issued through public drug schemes – Burke

The number of prescriptions issued for codeine containing medicines has jumped by more than 22% since 2012 to over 1 million prescriptions issued last year, according to a Fine Gael TD.

Staged Payments for Croí Cónaithe Fund Scheme would be game changer for prospective homeowners – Ahearn

The introduction of a staged payment to the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund Scheme could be transformative for prospective homeowners, a Fine Gael Senator has said

Holidaymakers should not be penalised with excessive parking charges at Dublin Airport – Currie

Dublin Airport must reduce car parking charges while capacity issues are addressed so that passengers are not penalised on top of their travel costs this summer, according to Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie.

Stop sending Jameson to Putin’s Russia – Ahearn

French drinks giant Pernod Ricard must immediately reverse their decision to restart exporting Jameson whiskey to Russia given the barbaric war the country is waging on Ukraine, Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn has said.

Kehoe welcomes awarding of tender for upgrade works at Rosslare Europort

Fine Gael TD Paul Kehoe has welcomed the awarding of a tender contract for upgrade works at Rosslare Europort.

Expanded Vacant Property Refurbishment grant will help bring more derelict properties back into use - Cummins

Changes to the Croí Cónaithe scheme to include rental properties will help more individuals and families find housing in their locality, according to Fine Gael Senator John Cummins.

Condolences on death of Dr Hugh Byrne - Fine Gael Leader, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD

Clarity needed on timeframe for rollout of new model of endometriosis care – Burke

Clarity needed on timeframe for rollout of new model of endometriosis care – Burke

Irish elections vulnerable to AI threat - McGahon

Future Irish elections will be targeted by malicious actors using artificial intelligence (AI) unless preventative measures are taken, a Fine Gael Senator has said.