A Bill drafted by Fine Gael’s Barry Ward which aims to ensure National Lottery funding is guaranteed to go to fund sports groups, arts and community activities across the country is progressing through the Oireachtas.

Senator Seán Kyne has pointed to the success of a heart failure diagnostic and care service as an example of what Sláintecare can deliver in communities with leadership and support.

More Eye Clinic Liaison Officers (ECLOs) are needed to support those with sight loss, Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway has said.

Cork Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer, a member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, has called on the NTA to open its promised regional office in Cork.

A proposed review of the Garda Vetting system will help to further protect vulnerable people, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., today announced an additional €2 million of Irish Aid support for the people of Afghanistan who are experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis.

The proposal by Opposition parties to stop building data centres is non sensical, out of touch and hypocritical, Fine Gael Fergus O’Dowd has said.

Waiving costs for those who latterly avail of the HPV Vaccine will help boost take up, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

The extension of the Help to Buy scheme at 10pc in the Budget will be essential for those buying or building their first home, Fine Gael Seanad Housing spokesperson John Cummins has said.

The decision by social media giant Facebook, to pause their work on an Instagram platform for children is in the best interests of young people’s mental health, a Fine Gael TD has said.