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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

Delivery of affordable homes at O’Devaney Gardens is one step closer with planning application - Geoghegan

The planning application submitted today for over 1,000 homes at the O’Devaney Gardens site is positive for young people and families in Dublin city, Fine Gael Dublin Bay South bye-election candidate James Geoghegan has said.

27th May 2021

Sligo and Leitrim constituents invited to have their say to shape future of remote working in online event

Fine Gael wants to hear the views of people in Sligo and Leitrim on remote working in an online event to be attended by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, and Minister of State for Public Health, Well Being and National Drugs Strategy Frank Feighan.

26th May 2021

Sinn Féin continually attempting to block much needed homes for families – Farrell

Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has criticised Sinn Féin members for voting against Donabate housing projects, in an attempt to block progress, saying it hurts families and individuals who need housing delivered.

26th May 2021

Statement by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar on the incident in west Dublin

“I commend the bravery of the Gardaí who were injured in the shooting incident in Clonsilla and wish them a speedy recovery. We think of them and their families at this difficult time.

26th May 2021

Failed Sinn Féin bid to block delivery of 1,200 homes in North County Dublin – Doherty

Sinn Féin should hang their heads in shame after voting against the provision of 1,200 homes in North Dublin during tonight’s special meeting of Fingal County Council, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

25th May 2021

Elderly hospital patients awaiting discharge must be allowed visitors – Seery Kearney

Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney has today called for an amendment to hospital restrictions on visitors to patients who are awaiting discharge dependent upon the provision of homecare packages.

25th May 2021

Cycle lanes alongside Luas tracks would create uninterrupted and safe routes for commuters – Ward

The development of cycle lanes alongside existing Luas lines would create uninterrupted and safe routes for commuters cycling along existing corridors, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

25th May 2021

Support needed for Irish productive farmers during EU CAP negotiations on convergence proposals – Ahearn

The Minister for Agriculture must ensure that our commitment to the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP) and the convergence process does not make it unfeasible for Irish farmers to enter the agricultural industry, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

25th May 2021

Ombudsman report highlights the injustices faced by Travellers across Irish society – Carroll MacNeill

Members of the Traveller community have been subjected to horrific living conditions and vast inequities in accessing basic human rights across Irish society, a Fine Gael TD has said.

25th May 2021