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RTÉ’s Register of External Activities needed to restore public confidence – Cannon

The establishment of RTÉ’s Register of External Activities and a separate Register of Interests needs clear oversight and transparency to restore confidence, a Fine Gael TD has said.

29th August 2023

Time for NTA to make digital Leap cards a priority – Higgins

The National Transport Authority (NTA) needs to stop dragging its heels and provide virtual Leap cards on smartphones for use on all public transport, a Fine Gael TD has said.

28th August 2023

Raise the age limit for the purchase of tobacco products to 21 – Burke

The age limit for the purchase of tobacco products should be raised to 21 years of age, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke, Fine Gael’s Health Spokesperson has called for the change to help Ireland meet the public health target of less than 5% smoking rate by 2025.

27th August 2023

NTA must provide more stops on Local Link bus services – Kyne

The National Transport Authority (NTA) needs to give immediate consideration to the frequency of stops offered along rural Local Link bus services, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Seán Kyne is also calling on Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan to engage with the National Transport Authority (NTA) on introducing flexibilities on this service.

27th August 2023

Energy providers must pass on reductions to customers now – Ring

Fine Gael T.D, Michael Ring has said that energy companies benefitting from huge reductions in wholesale electricity prices need to pass those reductions onto their customers immediately.

24th August 2023

Urgent reform needed to address taxi shortages – Higgins

The taxi licence application process must be streamlined if supply shortages in the sector are to be addressed, a Fine Gael TD said.

24th August 2023

Childminders and childcare services must be prioritised in the Budget or more parents will be pushed out of workforce – Seery Kearney

Childminders and childcare services must be prioritised in the Budget or more parents will be pushed out of the workforce, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

22nd August 2023

Collapse in TV Licence revenue threatens independent production companies and jobs – Kyne

The collapse in TV licence revenue threatens the future of independent production companies and their associated jobs, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

21st August 2023

Option to withdraw from SIM still available to farmers who fear having insufficient fodder for winter – Lombard

Farmers can withdraw from the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) if they have insufficient straw for fodder and bedding, a Fine Gael Senator has stated.

21st August 2023

Self builds must be included in expansion of First Home Scheme – Cummins

The expansion of the First Home Scheme to include self builds is urgently needed, a Fine Gael Senator said.

20th August 2023