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Bus Éireann must review ageist policy on drivers to support expansion of School Transport Scheme – Lombard

Bus Éireann’s outdated age policy begs the question whether it’s time to review their operation of such an important contract like the School Transport Scheme, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

1st March 2024

Commitment to increase radiation therapy course places in Irish colleges is welcome – Burke

A commitment to boost radiation therapy course places will address a shortage in the number of those professionals is extremely welcome, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke.

29th February 2024

Phased payments could transform the Croí Cónaithe Scheme for prospective homebuyers – Byrne

The implementation of a phased payment system for the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund Scheme could greatly benefit prospective homeowners, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

29th February 2024

Minister McGrath’s conversion to Fine Gael’s tax cuts & money back in your pocket is welcome – McGahon

Finance Minister Michael McGrath’s conversion to Fine Gael’s position on income tax cuts and money back in your pocket politics is a welcome development, according to a Fine Gael Senator.

28th February 2024

Irish Left & Sinn Féin vote against support for Ukraine - Burke

Minister for European Affairs Peter Burke has today strongly criticised the four Irish MEPs who continue to vote against support for Ukraine, thus conveying their implicit support for Russia and the illegal and abhorrent actions of Vladimir Putin. 

27th February 2024

Sinn Féin are characteristically incoherent on Nature Restoration vote – Doherty

Sinn Fein’s typical incoherence is on display once again with the party’s ambiguous stance on Nature Restoration, according to Senator and Fine Gael MEP Candidate Regina Doherty.

27th February 2024

School Transport Review will result in positive changes for rural students and families – Dolan

Changes recommended in a review of the School Transport scheme will result in positive changes for rural students and their families, according to Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan. 

27th February 2024

Faster implementation of School Transport Scheme recommendations vital – Lombard

Parents and students relying on the school transport scheme need to see a faster roll-out of today’s published recommendations than the Minister for Education has committed to, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

27th February 2024

Digital driver’s licence needs to be introduced - Doherty

The introduction of a digital driver’s licence should be introduced to simplify the lives of Irish road users and road policing units, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

26th February 2024

Independent audit of Dublin Airport passenger numbers needed – Farrell

The Transport Minister is being asked to order an independent audit of how Dublin Airport counted passengers last year by a Fine Gael TD.

25th February 2024