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DAA have questions to answer on staffing issues – Currie

Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) must answer questions on the hiring, management, and conditions of staff, in light of the unacceptable delays at Dublin Airport, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

30th May 2022

Incentivising students to work longer hours this summer will help support hospitality sector - Cummins

An increase in the earned income disregard for the student grant is urgently needed to support employment in the hospitality sector ahead of the busy summer period, a Fine Gael Senator has said. 

30th May 2022

DAA apologies worthless as current service is unacceptable- Doherty

Apologies from the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) are useless if they cannot provide assurances to travellers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.  

29th May 2022

Retailers must not exclude consumers paying cash for goods and services – Byrne

Retailers must give continue to give consumers the option to pay cash for goods and services in an increasingly popular age of digital payments, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.

29th May 2022

Over 80% of homes have a remote working hub within 10km - Currie

Over 80% of homes across the country currently have access to a remote working hub within 10km, as a result of the Government’s investment in the Connected Hubs network, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

28th May 2022

Establish a Border Inspection Point in Cork port to clear goods from outside the EU – Burke

A Border Inspection Point (BIP) must be established in the Port of Cork in order for goods from outside the European community to be inspected upon arrival, Deputy Colm Burke has said.

26th May 2022

Anti-social behaviour requires an honest societal discussion – Farrell

A national discussion on anti-social behaviour across society is urgently needed, a Fine Gael TD has said.

25th May 2022

Online retailers must inform customers of all taxes and customs charges – Ahearn

All online retailers must ensure all taxes and customs charges are included in the total price of goods and services ordered by consumers, according to Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn.

25th May 2022

Passport Express renamed ‘Post Passport’ to better reflect slower turnaround time – Higgins

The renaming of Passport Express will finally alleviate confusion around slower turnaround times for postal passport applications, a Fine Gael TD has said.

25th May 2022

Fine Gael’s Gender Equality ‘Listening to You’ roadshow reaches Tipperary – Carroll MacNeill

Fine Gael’s Gender Equality ‘Listening to You’ Roadshow reaches Tipperary on Monday, 30th May, with a public meeting featuring Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and local Senator Garret Ahearn.

24th May 2022