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National register for Airbnb lettings could stop planning legislation breaches and free up properties for long-term use– Lombard

A national register for short term property rentals such as Airbnb could stop breaches of letting legislation and make long term rental accommodation more available in areas of need, according to Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard.

20th June 2022

Have your say on the Future of Childcare – Currie

Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie is encouraging people to have their say on the future of childcare.

20th June 2022

Address by Charles Flanagan TD on the occasion of the commemoration in honour of former Taoiseach, John A. Costello

Address by Charles Flanagan TD, Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs & Defence, 19th June 2022, on the occasion of the commemoration in honour of former Taoiseach, John A. Costello

19th June 2022

More than half a million jobs supported by Government agencies last year – Byrne

Businesses supported by Government agencies employed more than half a million people in Ireland last year, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.

19th June 2022

Swift action needed to address Dublin’s taxi shortage – Richmond

Just 32 taxis and licensed vehicles have been added to the capital city’s  ranks in 2022, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown Neale Richmond has said.

19th June 2022

Students with dyslexia must have access to assistive technology during standardised tests

Students with dyslexia must have access to assistive technology when sitting standardised Drumcondra Tests, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

18th June 2022

UL Hospitals Group must appear before Oireachtas Health Committee

UL Hospitals Group must appear before the Oireachtas Health Committee to deal with issues of concern in the HIQA report, a Fine Gael Senator and member of the committee has said.

17th June 2022

EU accession talks on Ukraine must begin now – Ahearn

Formal accession talks enabling Ukraine to become a member of the European Union must begin immediately, Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn has said.

17th June 2022

Rural commuters deserve fair treatment - Phelan

Rural commuters deserve fair treatment when it comes to accessing discounted transport, a Fine Gael TD has said.

17th June 2022

Phoenix Park Parking strategy must reflect needs of residents and visitors – Currie

A new parking strategy for Phoenix Park must reflect the transportation needs of residents and visitors and identify challenges regarding connectivity, according to Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie.

15th June 2022