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Social media companies must show their commitment to tackling online abuse - Higgins

Social media companies must commit to combatting online abuse and removing repeat offenders, a Fine Gael TD has said.

19th May 2021

Employers must be flexible throughout vaccine rollout – Farrell

Employers and businesses must ensure employees are not prevented from attending vaccination appointments due to work commitments, a Fine Gael TD has said.

19th May 2021

Fine Gael Clare and Limerick representatives secure Government commitment to meet with Aer Lingus regarding Shannon Airport

Fine Gael’s Clare and Limerick Oireachtas members have secured a commitment from An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar that he will, along with Transport Minister Eamon Ryan and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton, seek an urgent meeting with Aer Lingus looking for a deferral of today’s decision by the airline to close its Shannon cabin crew base.

18th May 2021

Specialised menopause healthcare should be rolled out under Healthy Ireland Strategic Action Plan – Dolan

Targeted menopause healthcare and increased awareness of symptoms and treatments should be available to access in primary care centres across the country as well as in the 18 new Sláintecare Healthy Communities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

18th May 2021

Eligibility for the €60m Small Business Assistance Scheme extended!

Eligibility for the €60m Small Business Assistance Scheme was extended today for COVID (SBASC) to include businesses operating from a non-rateable premise like a home business or yard.  The Micro Enterprise Assistance Scheme has also been re-launched so that our smallest businesses, those with a turnover of less than €50,000 can apply for a grant of €1000 to help with fixed costs.

18th May 2021

Dublin Climate Dialogues can build momentum ahead of vital UN COP26 Conference – Farrell

All parties must come together to engage constructively during the two-day Dublin Climate Dialogues event being held virtually in Dublin this week, a Fine Gael TD has said.

18th May 2021

Financial support for Post Office network urgently required to sustain Irish communities and jobs – Carrigy and McGahon

Financial support is urgently required to ensure the future of the Post Office network and its role at the heart of Irish economic and social life, two Fine Gael Senators have said.

18th May 2021

Small businesses need advice from cyber-attacks – Seery-Kearney

The Health and Safety Authority and Data Protection Commission should advise small businesses on what to do in light of a devastating cyber attack, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

17th May 2021

Fine Gael bye-election candidate James Geoghegan intends to deliver for Dublin Bay South as bid to win Dáil seat begins

Fine Gael bye-election candidate James Geoghegan says he intends to deliver for the people of Dublin Bay South as his campaign to win the Dáil seat gets underway.

17th May 2021

Anti-social behaviour must be addressed before summer holidays begin – Richmond

An increased Garda presence in communities are amongst several measures being called for by a Fine Gael TD.

16th May 2021