The National Transport Authority (NTA) needs to stop dragging its heels and provide virtual Leap cards on smartphones for use on all public transport, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The age limit for the purchase of tobacco products should be raised to 21 years of age, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke, Fine Gael’s Health Spokesperson has called for the change to help Ireland meet the public health target of less than 5% smoking rate by 2025.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) needs to give immediate consideration to the frequency of stops offered along rural Local Link bus services, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Seán Kyne is also calling on Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan to engage with the National Transport Authority (NTA) on introducing flexibilities on this service.

Fine Gael T.D, Michael Ring has said that energy companies benefitting from huge reductions in wholesale electricity prices need to pass those reductions onto their customers immediately.

The taxi licence application process must be streamlined if supply shortages in the sector are to be addressed, a Fine Gael TD said.

Childminders and childcare services must be prioritised in the Budget or more parents will be pushed out of the workforce, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

The collapse in TV licence revenue threatens the future of independent production companies and their associated jobs, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Farmers can withdraw from the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) if they have insufficient straw for fodder and bedding, a Fine Gael Senator has stated.

The expansion of the First Home Scheme to include self builds is urgently needed, a Fine Gael Senator said.

The chicken pox vaccine must be included in routine childhood immunisation without delay, a Fine Gael TD has said.