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Airlines must keep flight prices low for those fleeing Ukraine – Buttimer

Ryanair, Aer Lingus and other airlines must ensure their fares are at a minimum and remain fixed, or free, for people fleeing the Ukrainian crisis, a Fine Gael Senator has said. 

2nd March 2022

Proposed EU Directive to allow Ukrainian people live and work here is welcome step – Higgins, O’Dowd & Richmond

The proposed activation of the EU’s Temporary Protection Directive to enable Ukrainian people live and work here for up to three years would be a welcome step, according to three Fine Gael TDs.

1st March 2022

Social media companies must increase moderation of Russian content - Higgins

Social media companies must increase their verification of content that purports to be from Ukraine and immediately remove any fake footage to protect against the spread of Russian misinformation, a Fine Gael TD has said.

27th February 2022

Councils should consider introducing dedicated parking spaces for those with hidden disabilities – Carrigy

Local authorities should consider introducing parking spaces for people with hidden disabilities in public places, according to Fine Gael Senator Micheál Carrigy.

27th February 2022

Sanctions must be extended to Belarussian regime for its support in Russian invasion - Ward

Sanctions must be extended to the Lukashenko regime in Belarus over its support of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

26th February 2022

Cycling Ireland invited before Oireachtas Committee to discuss governance structure concerns - Cannon

Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon has requested Cycling Ireland to appear before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media to discuss concerns relating to governance structures within the organisation.

25th February 2022

RTÉ must address sexist and demeaning comments made by 2FM presenters - Cannon

The national broadcaster must address the sexist and insulting comments made by two of their presenters in a video promoting a new RTÉ radio programme, a Fine Gael TD has said.

24th February 2022

Full-time residents of multi-occupancy units and mobile homes must be guaranteed access to energy rebate– O’Dowd

Questions remain regarding how residents of multi-occupancy units and full-time residents in mobile homes will access the upcoming €200 upcoming electricity rebate, a Fine Gael TD has said.

23rd February 2022

Communities can benefit from the use of school buildings after hours

Fine Gael is proposing the use of school buildings and associated facilities outside of normal school hours for the benefit of local community groups and youth organisations.

23rd February 2022

National Transport Authority must give commuters options on flexible tickets after Covid – McGahon

The National Transport Authority must explore ways to give flexible ticket options to commuters engaged in a mix of remote and office-based working, according to Fine Gael Senator John McGahon. 

21st February 2022

Arrangement made for Irish couples to travel immediately from Ukraine with babies born via surrogacy - Seery Kearney

Arrangements enabling Irish couples travel home immediately with their babies born by surrogacy in Ukraine is extremely welcome, according to Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney.

20th February 2022

Assaults against Gardaí show urgent need for bodycams – Richmond

ael TD is calling for the swift roll-out of bodycams for An Garda Síochána to protect Gardaí from assault and to help in the investigation of crime.

18th February 2022