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Decision by Data Protection Commission against Twitter is a sobering reminder for Irish businesses

A decision by the Data Protect Commission against Twitter yesterday sends a serious message to all businesses and data controllers to have systems in place to ensure compliance with GDPR, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Ladies minor footballers must be treated equally and fairly – Dillon

The organisation which runs Ladies Gaelic Gootball must reverse a decision not to allow the 2020 inter-county minor teams to compete, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Set county targets for remote jobs or we will miss the opportunity given to us by COVID-19 - Currie

Setting targets for remote jobs per county would help drive balanced regional development and regenerate local communities across the country, a Fine Gael senator has said.

GMIT incident highlights need for unconscious bias training for college staff

A shocking incident in which lecturers were overheard using insulting language about their students has highlighted the need for unconscious bias training for all staff in the Higher Education sector, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Ghosting will cost lives- Higgins

The new online trend of ghosting will cost lives and must be stopped, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Review of student support scheme announced by Minister Harris

Modern Irish women & families deserve more than the reductive beliefs contained in the Constitution - Madigan

Minister Josepha Madigan has urged the Government to restart plans to hold a referendum amending the Constitution to remove the references to a women’s place being in the home.

Elected representatives must stop scaremongering about the COVID-19 vaccine - Doherty

Elected representatives have a responsibility to encourage vaccine confidence and must stop scaremongering about the vital COVID-19 vaccine, the Leader of Seanad Éireann has said.

GAA supporters urged to enjoy All-Ireland finals in a safe manner over coming weeks – Carrigy

GAA supporters should enjoy the All-Ireland finals in a safe and responsible manner by adhering to public health guidelines, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Report into Drogheda criminality to be completed within weeks – O’Dowd

Fine Gael Louth TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has signalled progress on the scoping report into criminality in Drogheda as a positive step forward for the town. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee confirmed to Deputy O’Dowd that the report will be completed by the end of the month.