A report examining the impact of period poverty in Ireland is a welcome step in recognising issues around affordability, access and education before legislation is implemented, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

The review of the National Development Plan provides an opportunity to chart out the transformative change we need, particularly after the dramatic impact Covid-19 has had on our society, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Deliveroo cyclists have been forced to avoid certain inner-city areas due to fears for their own safety when delivering food, a Fine Gael Senator has said. This comes amidst reports of attacks and bike thefts targeting young Deliveroo workers across the Capital.

Fine Gael Senator in Dún Laoghaire, Barry Ward, has said Sinn Féin must comply with the laws on political funding and donations following a report from the Standards in Public Office (SIPO) watchdog arising from Sinn Féin’s acceptance of a political donation of over €4 million.

Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has strongly condemned the threats issued against a journalist and his team who produced a BBC Panorama documentary on the Kinahan cartel and their links to professional boxing.

Urgent work is needed to progress the Programme for Government’s provision for the capping of carpark charges in hospitals, a Fine Gael Minister of State has said.

A timely decision about the future of the EWSS must be made to ensure the survival of Irish businesses, a Fine Gael TD has said.

A new wave of ambition is needed in tackling energy poverty, according to the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Chair, Richard Bruton TD.

Independent radio stations should apply for a special round of Covid funding to assist them in providing important information during this challenging period, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie has urged dog owners to pick up after their pooch after Dublin vets have warned that fouling is contributing to the spread of a nasty dog virus.