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18% increase in anti-social behaviour on LUAS requires urgent action – Richmond

With rates of anti-social behaviour on public transport rising across Ireland, a dedicated strategy is needed to bring Gardaí, public transport operators and Government together to stop this trend, a Fine Gael TD has said.

22nd November 2021

Waterford leads vaccine uptake rate followed by Carlow and Wexford - Burke

The people of Ireland should be praised for their efforts in acting for the collective good as official figures show Ireland has the highest Covid vaccination uptake rate in the EU, Fine Gael TD Colm Burke has said.

22nd November 2021

500 additional policing hours will help tackle anti-social behaviour in Dublin City Centre – Higgins

500 additional policing hours as part of a new garda operation in our capital city will ensure that anti-social behaviour is minimised in our communities, according to a Fine Gael TD.

22nd November 2021

211 Dart carriages vandalised since start of the year at a cost of over €500,000 – Farrell

Over 200 Dart carriages have been vandalised since the start of the year at a cost of over €500,000, according to Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell.

21st November 2021

Target of 91 Children’s Disability Network Teams will be in place by end of the year – Burke

All Children’s Disability Network Teams which provide services to children with complex needs will be in place across the country by the end of the year, a Fine Gael TD has said.

21st November 2021

Take off for Cork Airport as new runway opens - Buttimer

The reopening of Cork Airport following the reconstruction of the main runway will see the resumption of flights from eight airlines, including two brand new routes, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

20th November 2021

Urgent probe into unwinnable lotto required – Durkan

IT is time for an audit and investigation of the National Lottery draw as there has not been a winner of the top lotto jackpot in almost six months, a Fine Gael TD has said.

19th November 2021

Extend antigen testing to all frontline workers - Ward

Antigen tests should be made available to all frontline workers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

18th November 2021

Sinn Féin fail to provide any meaningful approaches to tackling Covid-19 pandemic - Burke

Sinn Féin have failed to provide or suggest any meaningful approaches to tackling the Covid crisis, instead exploiting the pandemic for political gain and ignoring public health advice, a Fine Gael Minister has said.

17th November 2021

Electronic tagging of sex offenders should be introduced as soon as possible via pilot scheme – Madigan

Electronic tagging of sex offenders should be introduced as soon as possible through the establishment of a pilot scheme, a Fine Gael Minister has said.

17th November 2021