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Constant threats to invoke Article 16 help no one - Richmond

Constant threats to invoke Article 16 help no one according to Fine Gael’s European Affairs spokesperson.

9th January 2022

We owe sixth year students more compassion than ‘the Leaving Cert as usual’ - Doherty

A Fine Gael Senator has said that sixth year students, who are due to sit the Leaving Cert this summer, are owed the same compassionate options as students in previous years whose educational experiences have been severely impacted by the pandemic.

9th January 2022

January is a good time to claim tax relief on a range of expenses – Byrne

January offers a good opportunity for people to avail of the tax reliefs to which they are entitled on a range of expenses including medical bills and working from home, a Fine Gael Senator.

9th January 2022

Recruitment of 800 Gardaí will make our streets safer in 2022 – Richmond

A Fine Gael TD is calling for the recruitment of 800 new Gardaí and 400 new civilian staff to result in a dramatic increase in on the beat policing.

7th January 2022

Let’s put electric vehicles in pole position – McGahon

Utility poles such as those used for electricity, can and should be used as EV charging points, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

6th January 2022

Vapes must face strict advertising restrictions similar to tobacco products – Burke

E-cigarette products, including vapes, should be subject to strict advertising and sales restrictions such as those placed on tobacco products, a Fine Gael TD has said.

5th January 2022

NTA must urgently deliver on commitment to introduce flexi-commuter ticket – McGahon

The National Transport Authority (NTA) must deliver on its commitment to introduce a flexi commuter ticket in Q1 of 2022, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

4th January 2022

Fine Gael wants to hear your views on how we can remove environmental damage from supply chains

Fine Gael’s Policy Lab wants to hear from you to better understand how we can make changes to help take the environmental damage out of the supply chain of our lives.

4th January 2022

Exemption necessary to grant travel passes for people with epilepsy – Carroll MacNeill

An exemption is needed to grant access to the free travel scheme to people with epilepsy who are unable to drive, a Fine Gael TD has said.

2nd January 2022

Use of Post Offices for employment benefits will boost An Post network

A move to require people in receipt of employment benefits to turn up in person at their local post office to receive the payments, shows a Government commitment to the An Post network, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

31st December 2021