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Publicans and their staff must be supported due to ongoing closure – Seery Kearney

Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney said the Government must provide specific supports to publicans if they are unable to reopen at the end of the month due to Covid-19.

15th August 2020

Ireland must take a strong line on Belarus – Ward

Ireland must take a strongly critical line on authoritarian Belarus President, Alexander Lukashenko, who is clinging to power after an election that has been described as “neither free nor fair” by the EU High Representative on Foreign Affairs & Security Policy, Fine Gael Senator Barry Ward has said.

14th August 2020

O’Dowd welcomes extension to annual TaxSaver ticket by the NTA

Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd has welcomed an extension to annual TaxSaver tickets by a period of six months for commuters affected by Covid-19.

13th August 2020

Creation of National Immunisation Register could promote better disease prevention and control – Burke

The introduction of a National Immunisation Register could lead to better disease prevention and control, Fine Gael TD Colm Burke has said.

13th August 2020

Employers should consider taking on apprentices – Bruton

Employers should consider taking on apprentices who can benefit their organisation and create new employment opportunities for the individual, Fine Gael TD Richard Bruton has said.

12th August 2020

Extension to the validity period of driving licences is a welcome response to disruption caused by Covid-19 – Higgins

Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins has welcomed confirmation that the validity period of driving licences will be further extended by seven months due to Covid-19.

11th August 2020

Sinn Féin trolls need to be disciplined by Mary Lou McDonald - Carroll MacNeill

It is time Mary Lou McDonald took action against the Sinn Féin trolls who are destroying Irish public discourse and bullying and intimidating people, a Fine Gael TD has said.

11th August 2020

Leader of Fine Gael, An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar TD, expresses condolences on the death of PJ Sheehan

The Leader of Fine Gael, An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar TD, has today (Monday, 10th August) expressed his sincere condolences to the family and friends of PJ Sheehan, former Fine Gael TD for Cork South West, on the sad news of his death.

10th August 2020

Enhanced garda powers needed to deal with quads and scramblers – Farrell

Gardaí should have more powers to deal with the ongoing anti-social use of scramblers and quads. Deputy Alan Farrell said communities around Dublin continue to be plagued by the noise and dangerous driving associated with these high-powered vehicles.

9th August 2020

Potential for a cross border university to serve the north and north west

The creation of a John Hume Memorial University in Derry would be a fitting tribute to a man who made an historic contribution to peace and to Irish history, Fine Gael TD Colm Burke has said.

9th August 2020