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Immediate action needed over next 6 months to prioritise clearing cancer care backlogs – Burke

The HSE and Government must focus their resources on implementing practicable measures to clear the significant cancer diagnostic and treatment backlog over the next six months, a Fine Gael TD has said.

2nd June 2021

Local authorities must outline their plans to facilitate safe outdoor Summer - Higgins

Local authorities must act fast to put practical solutions in place to facilitate safe socialising as we prepare for an outdoor summer, a Fine Gael TD has said.

2nd June 2021

Additional 60 school places for students with additional needs in Dublin Bay South area a welcome development – Geoghegan

Sixty additional special class places created for the coming school year in the Dublin Bay South area will help meet demand for children who require additional supports, Fine Gael bye-election candidate James Geoghegan has said.

2nd June 2021

New vaccination centre at MTU Cork to be operational by end of June – Buttimer

A new Vaccination Centre at the Munster Technological University (MTU) will be operational by the end of June, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Jerry Buttimer confirmed the news after questioning the HSE about this Vaccination Centre of strategic importance.

2nd June 2021

Sinn Fein Abú database response not credible – Cummins

Sinn Féin wants the public to believe the cost of their Abú database, which contains the voting details of all 3.5m Irish voters and is held in Frankfurt, was resourced by existing staff and wages and only costs the party €482 annually.

1st June 2021

VAT relief scheme must be amended to include Irish Community Air Ambulance – Buttimer

VAT relief scheme must be extended to include Ireland’s only charity funded air ambulance service so that it is not landed with a bill of €320,000, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

31st May 2021

15-Minute City in Dublin would prevent scenes over the weekend- Geoghegan

The creation of a 15 minute city in Dublin would mean our public spaces would not be abused as permanent outdoor services and facilities would be in place, Fine Gael bye election candidate in Dublin Bay South James Geoghegan has said.

31st May 2021

Fine Gael Bye-Election Candidate James Geoghegan wishes businesses in Dublin Bay South good luck as country reopens

Fine Gael bye election candidate James Geoghegan today wished the people and businesses of Dublin Bay South the best of luck in the weeks ahead as the country reopens further with the easing of restrictions.

30th May 2021

Climate Bill must ensure the continued viability of sustainable Irish farming - Phelan

The Climate Bill must not undermine the continued viability of sustainable Irish farming, a Fine Gael TD John Paul Phelan has said.

29th May 2021

Emergency legislation needed to prevent potential 8% hike in rent increases - Geoghegan

A resolution in the form of emergency legislation is required to prevent a potential 8% hike in rent increases when emergency Covid measures come to an end in July, according to Fine Gael bye election candidate in Dublin Bay South James Geoghegan.

28th May 2021