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Sinn Féin gives two fingers to law abiding citizens with nonsensical TV licence proposal – Dillon
Sinn Féin has given two fingers to law abiding citizens who pay their TV licence with their latest nonsensical proposal to give a legal amnesty to those who haven’t paid the charge, according to Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon.
Double referenda YES vote will finally recognise care and all families – Fine Gael
Voting YES for Care and YES for Family in March’s referenda will ensure an Irish constitution which is modern and inclusive, recognising all families and supporting the care families give to one another.
Commercial rate waiver needed for Dublin city restaurants – Geoghegan
Restaurants in Dublin City need to be given a break and have their commercial rates waived, a Fine Gael Councillor has said.
State acquisition of childcare facilities in new developments would deliver more spaces – Currie
Developers must be compelled to build childcare facilities in new housing developments, which could be acquired as state assets and leased back at a reasonable cost to childcare providers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Education Minister continues to stall on School Transport Scheme – Lombard
The Department of Education’s continued delay to release the findings of the School Transport Scheme review is sounding alarm bells, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Speech by the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, at the Funeral of the iar-Thaoiseach, John Bruton Saturday, 10 February 2024
Ward voices support for Basketball Ireland amid controversy around upcoming match
A Fine Gael Senator has criticised the position that Basketball Ireland’s national women’s team has been put in.
Social media companies must raise account age limit here to a minimum of 16- Cannon
All social media companies must raise their account age limits to 16 to match the digital consent age here, according to Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon.
Smartphone guideline uptake within schools vital for young minds in the digital age – Seery Kearney
Schools and parents must commit to limiting use of smartphones in classrooms to protect and safeguard children, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
€20 million fines for social media giants that breach online safety code will reduce harm risk to children – Carrigy
Fines of up to €20 million for social media companies which fail to comply with the Online Safety Code will reduce the risk of harm and danger to children online, according to Fine Gael Senator Micheal Carrigy.