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Fáilte roimh an gcinneadh gan Gaelscoil Laighean a athlonnú – Ward
Tá fáilte curtha ag Seanadóir Fhine Gael roimh chinneadh na Roinne Oideachais gan Gaelscoil Laighean a athlonnú, go sealadach, go suíomh mí-oiriúnach in Ascaill Eblana i nDún Laoghaire.
Water safety more important than ever this bank holiday weekend – Ward
As the weather grows warmer, this bank holiday weekend, it is more important than ever that the public exercises care in the water, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Cycle lanes alongside Luas tracks would create uninterrupted and safe routes for commuters – Ward
The development of cycle lanes alongside existing Luas lines would create uninterrupted and safe routes for commuters cycling along existing corridors, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Bill to level the playing field for tenants – Ward
A Bill to ensure tenants have more equitable rights and bring the Residential Tenancies Board’s tribunals in line with High Court decisions has been introduced to the Oireachtas by a Fine Gael Senator.
Abuse of National Lottery must be outlawed – Ward
The use and abuse of the National Lottery for private profit by commercial gambling outfits must be stopped, Fine Gael Spokesperson on Justice, Senator Barry Ward has said.
Vaccinated persons should be exempt from Mandatory Hotel Quarantine – Ward
Fine Gael Senator, Barry Ward has said that fully vaccinated persons should be exempt from Mandatory hotel Quarantine requirement.
Sinn Féin approach to mandatory quarantine would increase unnecessary travel to Ireland – Ward
The Sinn Féin approach to mandatory quarantine would potentially increase travel to Ireland in the middle of the pandemic and could increase the number of Covid cases coming into the country, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Irish journalist’s departure from China further evidence of lack of civic freedoms – WARD
The decision of RTÉ’s Beijing correspondent, Yvonne Murray, to flee China because she feared for her safety and that of her BBC journalist husband, is further evidence that freedom of speech is hugely constrained in China, a Fine Gael Senator 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.
Rent supplement in domestic violence cases important, but shelters must also be provided – Ward
Welcoming the continuation of automatic access to rent supplement for the victims of domestic violence, confirmed today by Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, Fine Gael Senator Barry Ward has also called for the provision of a domestic violence shelter in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.