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Time to ‘ground’ illegal drone operators following three days of disruption at Dublin Airport – Doherty

A Fine Gael Senator has called for anti-drone systems to be deployed to counter drones that are illegally flown in the vicinity of airports, coupled with a stronger identification process for drone operators. The call comes following three consecutive days of disruption at Dublin Airport.

7th February 2023

Dublin Airport should be liable for airline costs due to drone disruption – Brophy

Dublin Airport should be made liable for costs to an airline if management does not ensure there is a drone free area around the airport, a Fine Gael TD has said.

7th February 2023

Social media companies must face up to their responsibilities - Higgins

Social media companies must face up to their responsibilities, Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins has said.

7th February 2023

Sinn Féin still try to deny Mary Lou McDonald took €1,000 from criminal Jonathan Dowdall – Farrell

Sinn Fein are still trying to deny that their leader took a €1k donation from convicted torturer Jonathan Dowdall, a Fine Gael TD has said.

5th February 2023

7,870 new jobs created by LEOs in 2022 – Richmond

Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) created almost 8,000 jobs last year which is a testament to the important work they do to support businesses across Ireland, Minister for Employment Affairs and Retail Business, Neale Richmond has said.

5th February 2023

Development levy funds must be spent in the relevant locality – Seery Kearney

Funding from levies paid by developers to local councils should be spent in the area where the construction has been carried out to go towards the development of amenities and other community facilities, according to Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney.

1st February 2023

Department of Housing will support appointment of additional full-time Vacant Homes Officers in Cork – Stanton

The appointment of more full-time vacant homes officer positions in Cork County Council will further encourage the refurbishment of vacant and derelict properties in towns and villages across County Cork, a Fine Gael TD said.

27th January 2023

Companies who fail to share gender pay gaps must face serious consequences – Byrne

Irish companies who fail to publish information on gender pay gaps, as per a requirement which came into operation in May 2022, should face serious consequences, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

27th January 2023

Youth Mental Health Pathfinder Project must be implemented without delay – Dolan and Dillon

Sufficient undergraduate and post graduate places must also be laid on to meet demand for mental health support professionals

26th January 2023

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announces Seanad Spokespersons

An Taoiseach and Fine Gael President Leo Varadkar has today announced the Seanad Spokespersons for the party.

26th January 2023