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Minister O’Donovan announces the commencement of Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Public Consultation

Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan TD, today announced the commencement of the public consultation for the Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Study.

29th January 2021

Major warning to older people considering controversial lifetime loans

Lifetime Loans that appeal to older people can be dangerous and should be avoided for fear of huge financial risk, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

29th January 2021

Additional supports needed for businesses not covered by CRSS- Doherty

Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty has called for additional supports for businesses not covered by the Covid-19 Restrictions Support Scheme.

28th January 2021

Facebook must close down campaign for dangerous and irresponsible Saturday re-opening – McGahon

A Facebook group advocating for the spontaneous re-opening of Irish businesses on Saturday is highly irresponsible and dangerous, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

28th January 2021

Lombard calls for insurance industry reps to come before Oireachtas committee to explain potential Covid levy on premiums

A Fine Gael Senator has called for representatives from the insurance industry to come before the Oireachtas Finance Committee to explain why life assurance applicants are being asked if they have had Covid-19.

27th January 2021

Residential building must be prioritised if phased return of construction is required – Cummins

The building of homes must be prioritised whenever it is safe to begin reopening the construction sector, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

27th January 2021

Stay and Spend Scheme should be extended to support hospitality sector later this year

The Stay and Spend Scheme should be extended beyond April this year so that consumers and businesses can avail of it later in the year with any easing of restrictions, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

26th January 2021

Directly Elected Mayor for Limerick to be given significant powers

The Government has today approved the drafting of legislation for the new role of a directly elected mayor for Limerick City and County with executive functions (responsibilities). The Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Peter Burke, today confirmed that the legislation required to enable the first election for a directly elected mayor will be advanced as quickly as possible, with the aim of an election taking place before the end of 2021. As the role is due to come into existence in the middle of the local government electoral cycle the first mayoral term will run until the local elections of 2029.

26th January 2021

Department of Health should publish guidance on Vitamin D supplements in context of Covid-19

The Department of Health should consider updating guidance on Vitamin D supplements after experts suggested it can reduce the severity of infection from Covid-19, a Fine Gael TD has said.

25th January 2021

Tribute to Tom Mulhall as he announces his retirement from Laois County Council

An Tánaiste and Leader of Fine Gael, Leo Varadkar has paid tribute to Tom Mulhall who is retiring after over a decade representing the people of Laois, and more recently some communities in West Kildare, as a member of Laois County Council.

25th January 2021