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National strategy needed to ensure the proper distribution of EV Charge Points - Lombard

We need a national plan to ensure the proper distribution of Charge Points for Electric Vehicles, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

29th August 2019

Minister Mitchell O’Connor opens the inaugural REACT [Responding to Excessive Consumption of Alcohol in Third Level] awards in DCU

Minister of State for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. today, 28 August, visited DCU and presented the students and staff in 10 of Ireland’s 3rd level institutions with awards in recognition of their efforts to reduce harm experienced by students from excess use of alcohol.

28th August 2019

Where is Fianna Fáil’s Broadband Plan B - Lombard

Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard today called on Fianna Fáil to set out what their Broadband Plan B is.

27th August 2019

Bus Éireann advertisement campaign promoting services to Dublin Airport should be removed – Byrne

Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne has questioned the decision of Bus Éireann to carry out a public online advertisement campaign promoting its services to Dublin Airport, given Limerick’s proximity to Shannon Airport.

27th August 2019

Expanding 30kmph speed limits will promote cycling and pedestrian safety – Noone

Expanding 30kmph speed limits to more parts of the city will help promote cyclist and pedestrian safety but enforcement will be key, a Fine Gael Senator has said. 

26th August 2019

Irish rugby and Electric Picnic fans being targeted by online touts - Rock

Anti-ticket tout legislation is needed to tackle online touts, with tickets for the Rugby World Cup final selling on one website for more than €1,000, a Fine Gael TD has said.

26th August 2019

Richmond calls for blue card system in sport to be considered as part of National Concussion Strategy

A blue card system for Irish sporting organisations could be a means of ensuring our sports bodies are protecting players who suffer suspected concussion, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

26th August 2019

Mulherin calls for Climate Action short courses for Junior Cycle to be fast-tracked

A new Junior Cycle short course on Climate Action must be fast-tracked, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

25th August 2019

Increasing the presence of defibrillators would be a lifesaving move – Noone

Dublin Senator Catherine Noone has called for the expansion of defibrillators around Dublin and a greater awareness of CPR methods.

25th August 2019

Fianna Fáils questioning of European Ill judged and Ill timed - Richmond

Fine Gael Senator Neale Richmond has slammed Fianna Fáil for more loose Brexit comments as their Brexit spokesperson Lisa Chambers questions European solidarity with Ireland in the face of Brexit.

24th August 2019