“The last two years have given us all some time for reflection, and it is after a significant period of reflection and following much consideration, I have decided I will not be seeking a nomination to stand in the next General Election.

With the numbers of prisoners increasing over the years, Government must ensure we have adequate capacity to keep our communities, prisoners, and prison guards safe, according to a Fine Gael TD.

Fine Gael is working across Government to ensure a fair resolution on the proposals for the sale and distribution of turf that will protect the rights of the people of rural Ireland, Deputy Michael Ring has said.

Commuters who use private bus operators are at a severe disadvantage as they are not able to avail of the 20% discount on public transport or the 50% discount on the Youth Travel Card, according to Fine Gael Senator John McGahon.

Fine Gael is holding a one-day conference on matters relating to agriculture and rural development, entitled Stronger Communities in Rural Ireland, on May 7th in the Tullamore Court Hotel, Co. Offaly.

An incentivisation scheme for owners of holidays homes to open up their properties to refugees fleeing Ukraine is required urgently, according to Fine Gael Housing Spokesman Senator John Cummins.

Banks must step up the information and supports for customers to switch their accounts, according to Fine Gael Seanad Finance Spokesperson, Senator Maria Byrne.

The experience of organisations who have successfully implemented remote working can help map the way forward for other companies attempting to navigate changes to work, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

"Members of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party had a robust meeting with Minister Ryan regarding the sale and distribution of turf.

Dublin Airport Authority must provide more transparency about the dramatic rise of car parking charges that has seen costs jump by up to 100 percent in recent weeks, according to Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie.