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Local authorities must ensure new solid fuel regulations are rigorously enforced - O’Dowd

Local authorities must ensure new solid fuel regulations are rigorously enforced when they come into effect across the country in 2022, a Fine Gael TD has said.

27th December 2021

Swords area an ideal location for Dublin elective hospital - Doherty

The Swords area would be an ideal location for one of three nationwide elective hospitals that have received Cabinet approval, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

22nd December 2021

Stagnant up-take of paternity leave must be addressed – Richmond

More than four years after the introduction of paternity leave, the take-up level has been largely stagnant and must be addressed, according to a Fine Gael TD.

22nd December 2021

Guidance and communications campaign needed on Right to Request Remote Working proposals – Currie

The forthcoming Right to Request Remote Work proposals need to be supported by guidance for both employers and employees with a sustained communications campaign, Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie has said.

21st December 2021

Time for Sinn Féin to decommission Abú voter database – Cummins

Following a report from the Data Protection Commission (DPC), Sinn Féin must take steps to decommission their secretive voter database Abú, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

20th December 2021

Over 700 incidents of anti-social behaviour recorded by Luas this year – Farrell

High rates of anti-social behaviour and vandalism on the Luas highlights the need for urgent action to combat this alarming trend, according to Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell.

19th December 2021

Ability to apply for driving licence affords greater freedom to people living in direct provision – Carroll MacNeill

The announcement yesterday that those living in direct provision are now eligible to apply for learner permits and driving licences will give people greater freedom and independence, a Fine Gael TD has said.

18th December 2021

First Circular Economy Strategy will pave the way for higher ambition – Bruton

Today’s publication of the Circular Economy Strategy is an important first step in correcting Ireland’s poor record in removing the environmental damage which has become baked into the supply chain of our lives, a Fine Gael TD has said.

16th December 2021

Fine Gael Intercultural encourages members of new and migrant communities to consider a career with An Garda Síochána

Fine Gael Intercultural, the group representing new and migrant communities within the Party, has welcomed a push for increased diversity in Garda Síochána from Minister for Justice Helen McEntee. 

16th December 2021

Clarecastle woman appointed as Irish Ambassador to Singapore – Carey

Clarecastle native Sarah McGrath has been appointed as the newest Irish Ambassador to Singapore, marking a proud day for County Clare, a Fine Gael TD has said.

15th December 2021