News & Statements
Irish agriculture can play an important role when it comes to Climate Action – McGahon
The important role Irish agriculture can play when it comes to Climate Action was highlighted by a Fine Gael senator attending the COP27.
Parking costs at train stations need to be reduced in line with public transport fares – McGahon
High parking costs for rail commuters should be reduced in line with new lower public transport fares, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
Businesses must be encouraged to invest in the sustainable future of e-bikes – McGahon
Businesses across Ireland should consider investing in e-bike schemes for employees to ensure a sustainable future, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
Discounts on public transport must be extended to users of private bus operators – McGahon
Commuters who use private bus operators are at a severe disadvantage as they are not able to avail of the 20% discount on public transport or the 50% discount on the Youth Travel Card, according to Fine Gael Senator John McGahon.
State should honour Ukrainians leaving Ireland to return to defend their homeland – McGahon
The State and President should honour Ukrainians leaving Ireland and returning to their native country to fight against the Russian invasion with a civic reception in Áras an Uachtaráin, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
National Transport Authority must give commuters options on flexible tickets after Covid – McGahon
The National Transport Authority must explore ways to give flexible ticket options to commuters engaged in a mix of remote and office-based working, according to Fine Gael Senator John McGahon.
Retrofitting will make our homes warmer while cutting energy costs – McGahon
Retrofitting will make our homes warmer, improve our health and cut energy costs according to Fine Gael Senator and Seanad Climate Action Spokesperson, John McGahon.
NTA must reverse decision and give commuters a flexi tax-saver ticket
Fine Gael Senator John McGahon is calling for the National Transport Authority (NTA) to reverse its decision not to introduce a three-day tax-saver ticket for those planning to engage in a mix of remote and office-based working.
Prime Time feature should be shown in schools to highlight the tragic consequences of bullying – McGahon
The recent Prime Time special feature on bullying should be shown in schools as part of our efforts to eliminate this insidious problem among children and young people, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Let’s put electric vehicles in pole position – McGahon
Utility poles such as those used for electricity, can and should be used as EV charging points, a Fine Gael Senator has said.