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Facebook’s policies allow public figures to be targeted with calls for their death
Leaked Facebook guidelines which allow users call for the death of public figures is deeply troubling and mind boggling; a Fine Gael Senator has said.
All-island potential must be realised for higher education
The all-island potential for higher education must be realised with the announcement of the new Dublin-Belfast economic corridor, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Pay attention to water safety advice to help support the work of the RNLI – Ward
Fine Gael Dún Laoghaire Senator, Barry Ward, is calling on people to pay attention to water safety advice as part of our efforts to minimise the need for the use of our emergency services.
Bus Éireann keeping passengers safe with hand sanitizer dispensers onboard
Bus Éireann are to be commended for providing hand sanitizer onboard their fleet to keep passengers safe during Covid-19, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Paused public services should resume immediately with protective measures in place to reduce backlogs
Senator Regina Doherty has called for the immediate resumption of vital public services, mainly the Passport Office and RSA Driving Tests, with the appropriate protective measures in place.
Dublin Zoo should be reopened to ease pressure on public parks as weather improves
Dublin Zoo should be reopened on a restricted basis to ease pressure on public parks and so people can enjoy more outdoor amenities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Minister Humphreys announces €6 million for 14 major adventure tourism projects
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D., has today announced over €6 million for 14 large-scale projects under Measure 3 of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
We must do better for female victims of violence and sexual assault – Carroll MacNeill
We must do better in our treatment of female victims of violence and sexual assault, according to Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, who also called for a renewed effort to make our streets and public spaces safer for women.
Sinn Féin has questions to answer over latest financial irregularities – Doherty
Sinn Féin has yet more questions to answer about its latest irregular financial arrangements, the Leader of the Seanad has said.
Minister O’Donovan commits to a further consultation period on the Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Scheme
Minister of State for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Patrick O’Donovan TD, today announced that the OPW and Galway County Council will make arrangements for a further period of consultation to be held on the Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Scheme following the easing of the present Covid-19 restrictions.