VAT relief scheme must be extended to include Ireland’s only charity funded air ambulance service so that it is not landed with a bill of €320,000, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

The creation of a 15 minute city in Dublin would mean our public spaces would not be abused as permanent outdoor services and facilities would be in place, Fine Gael bye election candidate in Dublin Bay South James Geoghegan has said.

Fine Gael bye election candidate James Geoghegan today wished the people and businesses of Dublin Bay South the best of luck in the weeks ahead as the country reopens further with the easing of restrictions.

The Climate Bill must not undermine the continued viability of sustainable Irish farming, a Fine Gael TD John Paul Phelan has said.

A resolution in the form of emergency legislation is required to prevent a potential 8% hike in rent increases when emergency Covid measures come to an end in July, according to Fine Gael bye election candidate in Dublin Bay South James Geoghegan.

The planning application submitted today for over 1,000 homes at the O’Devaney Gardens site is positive for young people and families in Dublin city, Fine Gael Dublin Bay South bye-election candidate James Geoghegan has said.

Fine Gael wants to hear the views of people in Sligo and Leitrim on remote working in an online event to be attended by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, and Minister of State for Public Health, Well Being and National Drugs Strategy Frank Feighan.

Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has criticised Sinn Féin members for voting against Donabate housing projects, in an attempt to block progress, saying it hurts families and individuals who need housing delivered.

“I commend the bravery of the Gardaí who were injured in the shooting incident in Clonsilla and wish them a speedy recovery. We think of them and their families at this difficult time.

Sinn Féin should hang their heads in shame after voting against the provision of 1,200 homes in North Dublin during tonight’s special meeting of Fingal County Council, a Fine Gael Senator has said.