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New social media legislation must recognise photoshopped social media advertisements as harmful content - Higgins

As Safer Internet Day 2022 is celebrated across the EU (Tue, 8th Feb), we must recognise the harmful impact that unrealistic body images can have on the self-esteem of young social media users, a Fine Gael TD has said.

7th February 2022

Desperate DUP attacks a distraction - Richmond

Personalised attacks on Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, have been labelled as desperate and an attempt at distraction, by a Fine Gael TD.

6th February 2022

Green hydrogen gets green light for Fine Gael’s Better Ireland campaign

The development of a new clean energy source – green hydrogen – is the winning idea from Fine Gael’s Better Ireland campaign.

6th February 2022

Waterford Airport cleared for take-off – Cummins

Following significant delays, planning permission has been granted by An Bord Pleanála to extend the runway at Waterford Airport, and confirmation has also been given for Compulsory Purchase Orders for lands adjacent to the site, Senator John Cummins has said.

4th February 2022

The GAA must change the rules around season ticket holders grouping together at matches – Doherty

Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty is calling on the GAA to reverse a recent decision to remove the Group Seating facility for single account season ticket holders. This new change will particularly affect women and elderly people at GAA matches in Croke Park and other large stadiums. 

4th February 2022

Assist employers to show appreciation for employees and boost Irish business – Byrne

Government can assist employers to show appreciation for employees and boost Irish business by extending a measure that allows gift vouchers to be given twice a year tax free. That’s according to Senator Maria Byrne, Fine Gael’s Seanad Finance Spokesperson, who has previously campaigned on the issue of the Small Benefit Exemption.

3rd February 2022

Airlines must introduce passport expiry checks to avoid passenger disappointment – Ahearn

Airlines should introduce online passport expiry checks in order to avoid passenger disappointment and missed flights as the demand for foreign travel increases, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

3rd February 2022

Choice must be the priority in the care of young people with a disability – O’Dowd

Young people with a disability must have choice in the care they receive that’s suited to their needs and preference, according to Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd.

3rd February 2022

NTA must reverse decision and give commuters a flexi tax-saver ticket

Fine Gael Senator John McGahon is calling for the National Transport Authority (NTA) to reverse its  decision not to introduce a three-day tax-saver ticket for those planning to engage in a mix of remote and office-based working.

2nd February 2022

We need to do more to educate our primary and secondary students about the EU – O’Reilly

More must be done to educate our primary and secondary school students about the EU to broaden their knowledge and opportunities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

2nd February 2022