News & Statements
Why do Sinn Féin want to close our regional airports? – Carey
Sinn Féin’s suggestion of pulling staff from airports across the country during the height of the summer season would effectively shut our regional airports, a Fine Gael TD has said.
TFI 90-minute rail fares must extend to Skerries and Balbriggan – Doherty
A Fine Gael Senator has criticised the “exclusion” of rail commuters in Skerries and Balbriggan from Transport for Ireland’s (TFI) ‘90-minute fare’ scheme.
Need for balanced regional development of air traffic routes – Byrne
There is a need for balanced regional development of our air traffic routes, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Condolences on the death of Mary Jackman, former Senator and Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council – O’Donnell
Deputy Kieran O’Donnell has expressed his condolences on the death of Mary Jackman, saying, “I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to Mary’s husband Nick, her daughter Nicola, sister Ursula and extended family on the very sad passing of our colleague and friend, former Senator, Councillor and Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council, Mary Jackman.
Condolences on death of Mary Jackman – Fine Gael Leader, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar TD
Tánaiste and Fine Gael Leader Leo Varadkar has expressed his condolences on the death of Mary Jackman, former Fine Gael Senator and Councillor for Limerick.
DAA have questions to answer on staffing issues – Currie
Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) must answer questions on the hiring, management, and conditions of staff, in light of the unacceptable delays at Dublin Airport, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Incentivising students to work longer hours this summer will help support hospitality sector – Cummins
An increase in the earned income disregard for the student grant is urgently needed to support employment in the hospitality sector ahead of the busy summer period, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
DAA apologies worthless as current service is unacceptable- Doherty
Apologies from the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) are useless if they cannot provide assurances to travellers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Retailers must not exclude consumers paying cash for goods and services – Byrne
Retailers must give continue to give consumers the option to pay cash for goods and services in an increasingly popular age of digital payments, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.
Over 80% of homes have a remote working hub within 10km – Currie
Over 80% of homes across the country currently have access to a remote working hub within 10km, as a result of the Government’s investment in the Connected Hubs network, a Fine Gael Senator has said.