Seanad Leas-Chathaoirleach Senator Paul Coghlan believes the 9% VAT Rate continues to be essential for continued growth in the tourism and hospitably sectors across rural Ireland.

A Fine Gael Senator said the opening of schools in August is having an adverse effect on tourism in West Cork.

The new Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action will consider ways in which the Government can further support the transition to electric vehicles, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Retailers must reduce plastic packaging on products to help make grocery shopping greener, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Homeowners and motorists can avail of a range of supports to reduce their carbon footprint and slash energy costs, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The latest increase in housing supply is key to solving our housing crisis, according to Fine Gael TD Maria Bailey, who says that the figures are going in the right direction according to today’s (Tuesday) CSO figures.

Over €1 in every €5 spent in the National Development Plan will go towards tackling climate change, the Tánaiste has said.

Minister for Agriculture Food & Marine, Michael Creed TD Oration at the Annual Michael Collins Commemoration, Béal na Bláth, Cork  Sunday, 19th  August 2018

Leader of Seanad Eireann and Cork South Central Senator Jerry Buttimer has called for the Noel Cantwell Walk to be cleaned up and rejuvenated by Cork City Council.

With just two weeks left to apply for a traineeship with the European Commission, Fine Gael Senator and spokesman on European Affairs, Neale Richmond, is encouraging Irish graduates to get their applications in on time.