News & Statements
Incentivising students to work longer hours this summer will help support hospitality sector – Cummins
An increase in the earned income disregard for the student grant is urgently needed to support employment in the hospitality sector ahead of the busy summer period, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
DAA apologies worthless as current service is unacceptable- Doherty
Apologies from the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) are useless if they cannot provide assurances to travellers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Retailers must not exclude consumers paying cash for goods and services – Byrne
Retailers must give continue to give consumers the option to pay cash for goods and services in an increasingly popular age of digital payments, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.
Over 80% of homes have a remote working hub within 10km – Currie
Over 80% of homes across the country currently have access to a remote working hub within 10km, as a result of the Government’s investment in the Connected Hubs network, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Establish a Border Inspection Point in Cork port to clear goods from outside the EU – Burke
A Border Inspection Point (BIP) must be established in the Port of Cork in order for goods from outside the European community to be inspected upon arrival, Deputy Colm Burke has said.
Anti-social behaviour requires an honest societal discussion – Farrell
A national discussion on anti-social behaviour across society is urgently needed, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Online retailers must inform customers of all taxes and customs charges – Ahearn
All online retailers must ensure all taxes and customs charges are included in the total price of goods and services ordered by consumers, according to Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn.
Passport Express renamed ‘Post Passport’ to better reflect slower turnaround time – Higgins
The renaming of Passport Express will finally alleviate confusion around slower turnaround times for postal passport applications, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Fine Gael’s Gender Equality ‘Listening to You’ roadshow reaches Tipperary – Carroll MacNeill
Fine Gael’s Gender Equality ‘Listening to You’ Roadshow reaches Tipperary on Monday, 30th May, with a public meeting featuring Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and local Senator Garret Ahearn.
Students urgently need a date for Leaving Cert results – Kehoe
The class of 2022 need to know the date for this year’s Leaving Cert results as soon as possible, a Fine Gael TD has said.