Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer is advising that the deadline for submissions to the public consultation phase of the National Development Plan has been extended to the 19th of February, giving everyone the chance to have a say.

Work must begin now on the successor to the Government’s Strategy on Women and Girls, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Cork Senator Tim Lombard sought an update on the Strategy in the Seanad this week.

Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has called on all parties to ensure international mob boss Daniel Kinahan has no involvement with boxing at any level following the airing of an explosive BBC documentary tonight.

The Government’s approval of new legislation to allow for the regulation of e-scooters and e-bikes is welcome progress and will benefit the safety of all road users, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Dublin-Rathdown TD and Minister, Josepha Madigan, has today (Monday) received confirmation from the HSE Dublin South-East Local Health Office that first-time mothers and parents within the local area will still be able to access a lactation consultant and other breastfeeding support services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

HIV testing and PrEP services must be prioritised to avoid a spike in infection rates in the wake of Covid-19, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD today announced an investment of €193 million in five Science Foundation Ireland Research Centres for six years.

Saint Brigid’s Day on February 1st should be considered as a new Public Holiday in Ireland to bridge the gap between existing holidays and to mark the first day of Spring, a Fine Gael Minister has said.

A new plan for affordable housing where the State provides equity support should help 3,000 individuals or families in getting a new home, a Fine Gael TD has said.

County targets should be set by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for local authorities to make more housing available under the Repair and Leasing Scheme, a Fine Gael Senator has said.