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Urgent work to progress capping of carpark charges in hospitals required – Madigan

Urgent work is needed to progress the Programme for Government’s provision for the capping of carpark charges in hospitals, a Fine Gael Minister of State has said.

4th February 2021

Decision on EWSS needed to give certainty to Irish businesses – Carroll MacNeill

A timely decision about the future of the EWSS must be made to ensure the survival of Irish businesses, a Fine Gael TD has said.

4th February 2021

New wave of ambition is needed in tackling energy poverty – Bruton

A new wave of ambition is needed in tackling energy poverty, according to the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Chair, Richard Bruton TD.

3rd February 2021

Cannon encourages radio stations to apply for funding to assist them during Covid-19

Independent radio stations should apply for a special round of Covid funding to assist them in providing important information during this challenging period, a Fine Gael TD has said.

3rd February 2021

Pet owners urged to pick up after their pooch to stop spread of dog virus - Currie

Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie has urged dog owners to pick up after their pooch after Dublin vets have warned that fouling is contributing to the spread of a nasty dog virus.

2nd February 2021

Extension of public consultation phase on National Development Plan gives everyone a chance to have a say – Buttimer

Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer is advising that the deadline for submissions to the public consultation phase of the National Development Plan has been extended to the 19th of February, giving everyone the chance to have a say.

2nd February 2021

Lombard calls for long-term focus for Government’s Strategy on Women and Girls

Work must begin now on the successor to the Government’s Strategy on Women and Girls, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Cork Senator Tim Lombard sought an update on the Strategy in the Seanad this week.

2nd February 2021

Kinahan’s sportwashing efforts must be crushed

Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has called on all parties to ensure international mob boss Daniel Kinahan has no involvement with boxing at any level following the airing of an explosive BBC documentary tonight.

1st February 2021

Farrell welcomes progress on e-scooter and e-bike legislation

The Government’s approval of new legislation to allow for the regulation of e-scooters and e-bikes is welcome progress and will benefit the safety of all road users, a Fine Gael TD has said.

1st February 2021

HSE Lactation Consultant & Breastfeeding Support Services will remain in Dublin South East Local Health Office – Madigan

Dublin-Rathdown TD and Minister, Josepha Madigan, has today (Monday) received confirmation from the HSE Dublin South-East Local Health Office that first-time mothers and parents within the local area will still be able to access a lactation consultant and other breastfeeding support services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

1st February 2021