Commuters must be facilitated with flexible travel tickets to deal with the changing working environment, a Fine Gael TD has said. Louth TD Fergus O’Dowd said: “COVID-19 has changed the way we work forever.

First time buyers who have already applied for the Help-to-Buy scheme and are waiting on a decision should contact Revenue to find out if they are eligible for the newly enhanced scheme, a Fine Gael Minister has said.

Remote working and working from home during a pandemic are not the same thing, but the opportunity has presented itself for long-term change, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Dublin West Senator, Emer Currie, is the Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson for Employment Affairs and Work/Life Balance.

The newly expanded Bike to Work Scheme will be of real benefit to commuters during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond, Fine Gael Party Chair Richard Bruton TD has said. Deputy Bruton said, “Welcome changes have been made to the Bike to Work Scheme under the July Stimulus, the Government’s plan to help get Ireland's businesses back on their feet and get as many people as possible back to work quickly.

Taxi passengers need to be provided with cashless payment options in all taxis as a matter of public health, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer said almost a year ago, the National Transport Authority acknowledged that their drivers will be obliged to accept card payments.

Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has warned staycationers not to be complacent about sunscreen. “Thankfully for most people, sunscreen is an absolute staple when packing for a trip to sunnier climes. Unfortunately though, many people forget about sun protection while at home in Ireland"

Fine Gael TD Colm Burke has paid tribute to John Hume as one of the greats of Irish history. Deputy Burke said: “The death of John Hume is a time of national mourning. “However it is also a time to remember and honour the life of a truly great Irishman, a great European and an international statesman.

An Tánaiste has paid tribute to John Hume who passed away today. “Any attempt to summarise John Hume’s contribution to the people of the island of Ireland is sure to fall short. “He was a once in a generation leader whose vision for peace was only surpassed by his hard work in making that vision a reality.

First year college year students must be aware of the very real dangers posed by sexual violence and coercive control, Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has warned.

Ahead of the publication of the much anticipated plan for the reopening of our schools, Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has called on the Minister for Education to include a plan for sport as part of this.