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Ireland must dedicate 0.25% of its national GDP to supporting Ukraine – Doherty
Ireland must join its EU counterparts and deliver no less than 0.25% of its national GDP to combatting the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Fine Gael Senators publish proposals to address impact of social media on children
Fine Gael Senators will this week publish new proposals aimed at addressing the significant pressures social media is placing on young people.
Irish Rail must change course on southside DART disruption – Doherty
Irish Rail must re-examine plan for engineering works in May and June to minimise disruptions for commuters and visitors, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Over €30 million for Community Centres shows Fine Gael’s commitment to building stronger communities – Kyne
The launch of a brand new Community Centre Fund is further proof of Fine Gael’s commitment to building stronger communities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Progress finally underway for streamlined secondary school application process
The Minister for Education’s pledge to consider recommendations and explore reform of the secondary school admissions process is a welcome step to improving a currently chaotic and disjointed system, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Council of Europe must establish legal framework to protect children online – O’Reilly
The 46 member states of the Council of Europe can ensure the safety of children online is prioritised by coming together to adopt a legal framework, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
State oral exams must be held during school term time to avoid unnecessary hassle for families – Lombard
Minister for Education Norma Foley and the State Examinations Commission (SEC) must revert to holding oral exams for Leaving Certificate Students during term time, a Fine Gael Senator Has said.
Record March housing figures shows government measures are working – Cummins
4900 homes commenced construction in March, representing a 51% increase on the same period last year – this demonstrates that government activation measures are working, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Deadline for Increased Cost of Business grant must be extended beyond May 1st – Dolan
The deadline for businesses to apply for the Increased Cost of Business Grant (ICOB) must be extended beyond May 1st to ensure they get this vital support, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Department of Sport dropped the ball with loss of major sporting event for Limerick – Byrne
The Minister for Sport must prioritise Ireland’s regions to make sure they don’t miss out on opportunities to host major sporting events in the future, a Fine Gael Senator has said.