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Follow French lead and install solar panels in car parks – McGahon

Installing solar panels on car parks across the country would increase Ireland’s renewable energy supply, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

New period poverty campaign needed to encourage local authorities to spread awareness – Higgins

A new campaign on period poverty aimed at local authorities is much needed to spread awareness, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Standard minimum length should apply to multi-journey bus tickets - McGahon

A standard minimum length should be applied to bus tickets on Public Service Obligation (PSO) and commercial services, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Young adult travel card must be extended to 25-year-olds – Byrne

The Young Adult Card (YAC), which provides an average 50% public transport fare discount to those aged between 19 and 23, should be extended to 25-year-olds, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

36% reduction in burglaries nationwide since 2019 - Ward

Targeted enforcement and high visibility policing has led to a 36% reduction in burglaries and property-related crime, according to Fine Gael Senator Barry Ward.

Fresh focus on children’s disabilities will be key in combatting lack of therapy services – Currie & Carrigy

A revived approach to children’s disabilities will be crucial in increasing therapy services, according to two Fine Gael Senators.

Supports remain available for those at risk of domestic violence over Christmas – Carroll MacNeill

New refuges will be made available in different parts of the country to support victims of domestic violence over the coming two years. In the interim, crucial supports remain available for victims of Domestic Violence, particularly over the Christmas period, according to Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.

Fine Gael Councillor first to benefit from maternity leave entitlement for Councillors

Fine Gael Councillor and Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Thomasina Connell, will be the first Councillor in Ireland to benefit from the new measures set out in the Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Elected Members in Local Authorities) Bill 2022.

Speech of the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD

Parents to save thousands of euros in childcare fees next month thanks to Budget 2023 - Seery Kearney

Parents are set to save thousands of euros per year with a substantial reduction in childcare fees in January when Budget measures take effect, Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney has said.

Registration of Ukrainian doctors in Ireland must be expedited - Currie

Ireland must expedite the access to medical exams for Ukrainian doctors who wish to practice here, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Condolences on the deeply sad passing of Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon - McGahon

Fine Gael Senator, John McGahon, has expressed his deep sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of Irish peacekeeper, Private Seán Rooney, who was killed in Lebanon last night.