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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

O’Dowd calls for flexible commuter tickets to accommodate changing working environment

Commuters must be facilitated with flexible travel tickets to deal with the changing working environment, a Fine Gael TD has said. Louth TD Fergus O’Dowd said: “COVID-19 has changed the way we work forever.

7th August 2020

Help-to-Buy applicants should contact Revenue to enquire if they are eligible for the newly enhanced scheme - Brophy

First time buyers who have already applied for the Help-to-Buy scheme and are waiting on a decision should contact Revenue to find out if they are eligible for the newly enhanced scheme, a Fine Gael Minister has said.

7th August 2020

National consultation on remote work is an opportunity for long-term change in the public and private sector - Currie

Remote working and working from home during a pandemic are not the same thing, but the opportunity has presented itself for long-term change, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Dublin West Senator, Emer Currie, is the Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson for Employment Affairs and Work/Life Balance.

5th August 2020

Expanded Bike to Work Scheme to benefit commuters during Covid-19 and beyond – Bruton

The newly expanded Bike to Work Scheme will be of real benefit to commuters during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond, Fine Gael Party Chair Richard Bruton TD has said. Deputy Bruton said, “Welcome changes have been made to the Bike to Work Scheme under the July Stimulus, the Government’s plan to help get Ireland's businesses back on their feet and get as many people as possible back to work quickly.

5th August 2020

Taxi passengers must have cash free payment options – Buttimer

Taxi passengers need to be provided with cashless payment options in all taxis as a matter of public health, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer said almost a year ago, the National Transport Authority acknowledged that their drivers will be obliged to accept card payments.

5th August 2020

Don’t forget sunscreen on staycation – Lombard

Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has warned staycationers not to be complacent about sunscreen. “Thankfully for most people, sunscreen is an absolute staple when packing for a trip to sunnier climes. Unfortunately though, many people forget about sun protection while at home in Ireland"

4th August 2020

John Hume among the greats of Irish history – Burke

Fine Gael TD Colm Burke has paid tribute to John Hume as one of the greats of Irish history. Deputy Burke said: “The death of John Hume is a time of national mourning. “However it is also a time to remember and honour the life of a truly great Irishman, a great European and an international statesman.

3rd August 2020

Statement from An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar on the death of John Hume

An Tánaiste has paid tribute to John Hume who passed away today. “Any attempt to summarise John Hume’s contribution to the people of the island of Ireland is sure to fall short. “He was a once in a generation leader whose vision for peace was only surpassed by his hard work in making that vision a reality.

3rd August 2020

First year college students need to be aware of dangers of coercive control & sexual violence warns Carroll MacNeill

First year college year students must be aware of the very real dangers posed by sexual violence and coercive control, Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has warned.

27th July 2020