News & Statements
New planning bill must stop serial objectors delaying essential projects – Lombard
The current review of our planning laws must ensure that serial objectors cannot stall badly needed infrastructural projects to the detriment of communities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Questions on sex for rent must be added to the RTB’s rental sector survey – Lombard
The Residential Tenancy Bureau (RTB) must add questions on the issue of sex for rent to its annual rental sector survey to ascertain the true extent of the problem, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Farmers putting shoulder to wheel with Agri emissions reduction
The Cork Fine Gael Senator said the EPA confirming the decrease in greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture highlights the constructive and common-sense approach taken by all involved in the sector.
Growing need for ‘imperfect’ fruit and veg to be sold due to ongoing product shortage – Lombard
Ongoing shortages of fruit and vegetables due to changes in weather patterns, the dramatic decline in the number of growers and other issues reinforces the need for products deemed imperfect to be sold on supermarket shelves, according to Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard.
Students with dyslexia should be given more time in state exams – Lombard
Students with dyslexia should be given extra time to complete state exam papers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Review of Assistive Technology Grants must be published without delay – Lombard
A review of the Assistive Technology Grants for primary and secondary school students must be published without delay, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Retailers must not dismiss imperfect fruit and veg as inflation continues – Lombard
30% of product deemed ‘too ugly’ for supermarket shelves
Time to reconsider European Parliament vote to scrap seasonal clock changes – Lombard
It’s time to reconsider the European Parliament vote to scrap seasonal clock changes, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
The School Transport Scheme review and recommendations are urgently required – Dolan and Lombard
The School Transport Scheme review needs to be published urgently as many parents are still in the dark regarding their child’s bus place for September 2023, said two Fine Gael Senators.
Public Invitation:
Minister for Social Protection, Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys will be in Bantry on Friday to meet the local community and participate in an event to plan for the future of rural communities.