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Taxi drivers must be incentivised to work evenings and nights – Higgins

Transport authorities must explore further options to incentivise taxi drivers to work more evenings and nights to ensure safe travel for passengers, according to Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins.

21st May 2023

Fan zones should be set up in Dublin for the FIFA Women’s World Cup this Summer – Farrell

Fan zones for this Summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup should be considered by Dublin City Council, Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell has said.

20th May 2023

Assurances on Dublin Airport drone defences needed ahead of busy season - Brophy

Assurances are required from Transport Minister Eamon Ryan and the Dublin Airport Authority that anti-drone technology will be deployed ahead of the busy Summer tourist season, a Fine Gael TD has said.

19th May 2023

Pharmacists need to be given more scope to alleviate GP pressures – Dillon

Expanding the role of pharmacists would be of huge benefit to people who find it hard to access GP services, a Fine Gael TD said.

18th May 2023

Tax relief and farm succession brought to Fine Gael’s Parliamentary Party by Agricultural Forum

Tax relief and farm succession on the transfer of family holdings from one generation to the next should be given consideration ahead of Budget 2024, the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party was told this week.

18th May 2023

Violent attack of teen by peers shocking and disgusting – Seery-Kearney

Images of a violent attack of an Irish male teenager by a gang of school children is nothing short of horrifying, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

17th May 2023

Government must end confusion over new zoned land tax and protect farmers’ incomes

The Government must end confusion over the new residential zoned land tax and who it applies to due to concern and anger it is causing to members of the farming community, according to Fine Gael TD Michael Ring.

16th May 2023

Solid figures to build on as housing stock continues to increase

Good progress has been made so far this year with solid figures to build on as we continue to increase housing supply, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

16th May 2023

Coeliacs entitled to 20% tax back on gluten free food purchases – Higgins

Coeliacs should be aware that they are entitled to claim back 20% of the cost of gluten free food purchases, a Fine Gael TD has said.

16th May 2023

Retailers must not dismiss imperfect fruit and veg as inflation continues – Lombard

30% of product deemed ‘too ugly’ for supermarket shelves

15th May 2023