Ireland needs to radically rethink how we frame ageing in our society if we are to realise its true potential, a Fine Gael group has said.

Ireland needs to radically rethink how we frame ageing in our society if we are to realise its true potential, a Fine Gael group has said.

Homeowners dealing with failing septic tanks will be assisted with funding to carry out improvement works up to €12000 from January 1st 2024, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

A voluntary code restricting smartphone use for children under 13 should be adopted by all primary schools and agreed to by parents, according to a Fine Gael Senator.

Legislation on the offence of coercive control should be extended to people in a non-intimate relationship such as those who are living together or related to one another, according to Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd.

Fine Gael Senator John McGahon has urged businesses, community groups and other organisations affected by flooding in Louth to apply for payments through Government supported schemes.

The first payments have been made to East Cork flood damaged homes and businesses through Government supported schemes, Fine Gael TD for Cork East Constituency, David Stanton, has confirmed.

Fine Gael TD Alan Dillon has written to the Oireachtas Media Committee to request RTÉ publish all relevant information into Ryan Tubridy’s previously incorrect stated pay for three years.

The establishment of a Road Safety Commissioner which is independent and has legislative powers could help make our roads safer, according to a Fine Gael TD.

 The public, particularly vulnerable and elderly citizens, should be wary of a phone scam asking for bank details in order to claim Government electricity credits, according to Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins.