News & Statements
Time to eliminate hospital parking fees for cancer patients – Byrne
Immediate abolition of hospital car parking fees for those receiving cancer treatments is needed, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Pop-up Garda station would give major boost to Limerick City – Byrne
The roll out of temporary, pop-up Garda stations would ensure all communities have a strong visible Garda presence, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
Removing VAT on sunscreen not just a bright idea – Byrne
Luxury VAT on life saving sunscreen products must be scrapped, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Medical card exemption to Rent-a-Room scheme will benefit students – Byrne
Homeowners can earn up to €14,000 a year tax-free by renting a room to students without it impacting their medical card, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Cancer patients’ medical card application process must be simplified
The Department of Health and the HSE must consider removing the arduous application process associated with discretionary medical cards for those with cancer and other serious illnesses, 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.
Fianna Fáil convert to Fine Gael’s policies of putting money back in people’s pockets
The prospect of further tax cuts in Budget 2025 by Government parties is a welcome acceptance of Fine Gael’s key priorities, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Maria Byrne said to hear Fianna Fáil Ministers repeatedly talking of more money back in people’s pockets over recent days, through revenue relief and other measures, seven months before the next Budget is a great development.
Time to split the VAT rate and protect our small businesses – Byrne
A tailored hospitality VAT rate is necessary to support small businesses disproportionately affected by an avalanche of cost increases, Fine Gael Senator has said.
Phased payments could transform the Croí Cónaithe Scheme for prospective homebuyers – Byrne
The implementation of a phased payment system for the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund Scheme could greatly benefit prospective homeowners, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Good news for medical card holders who choose to rent a room – Byrne
Medical card assessments will not be impacted by Rent-a-Room scheme participants who earn up to €14,000 annually, a Fine Gael Senator has said.