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EU airline safety regulation must reject idea of reducing numbers of pilots on flights - Doherty

The EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) should come out against proposals to halve the minimum number of pilots in the cockpit during a flight, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Supporting thriving and vibrant communities at the heart of Fine Gael’s Local and European Election Campaigns

Fine Gael Deputy Leader, Heather Humphreys, has today launched the Party’s policy to support communities in both rural and urban Ireland.

Sinn Féin decry supports for most vulnerable in desperate bid to remain relevant – Cummins

Sinn Fein are desperately attempting to criticise the very housing supports – they previously wanted increased – which provide shelter to thousands of the most vulnerable in society in a desperate attempt to remain relevant, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Sinister abuse of migrant candidates will never be tolerated - English

Several Fine Gael candidates who come from migrant backgrounds have suffered a chilling level of threats and racism, the party’s director of elections has said.

Proposed DART extension should be fast-tracked to avoid delays – Doherty

The proposed extension of the DART line to Drogheda must be prioritised to ensure it is in place as soon as possible, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Public system needs more dentists trained to work with children with special needs – Carrigy

Families should not have to go private to access dentists who are properly trained to work with children with special needs, A Fine Gael Senator has said.

Prioritise roll-out of contactless payments on public transport in order to reduce Dublin traffic chaos – Doherty

As traffic on Dublin’s roads increases and as the tourist season ramps up, Senator Regina Doherty, Fine Gael’s candidate for the European Elections in Dublin, has criticised the ongoing failure to provide for contactless payments on the Dublin public transport network, including Dublin Bus, the Luas, and Irish Rail.

More playgrounds needed for children – Fine Gael local election candidates

An increase in funding is needed to deliver more playgrounds that will benefit communities across the country, a group of Fine Gael local election candidates have said.

Fine Gael’s agricultural group presents plan for a new partnership with farmers

Spouses and partners of intra-company employment permit holders can now work in Ireland – Stanton

Access to the labour market will now be automatically granted to the spouses and partners of intra-company employment permit holders, a Fine Gael Deputy has said.