News & Statements
Statement from Senator Aisling Dolan on the death of Cllr. John Naughten
I'm deeply saddened to hear the heartbreaking news about John yesterday.
Groundbreaking new courses offer students an escape from the points race – Dolan
New educational pathways are offering students an exciting alternative to the traditional Central Application Office (CAO) system, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
Free schoolbooks ease back to school burden – Dolan
Free schoolbooks will ease the financial pressures on parents of primary and secondary school students, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Deadline for Increased Cost of Business grant must be extended beyond May 1st – Dolan
The deadline for businesses to apply for the Increased Cost of Business Grant (ICOB) must be extended beyond May 1st to ensure they get this vital support, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
School Transport Review will result in positive changes for rural students and families – Dolan
Changes recommended in a review of the School Transport scheme will result in positive changes for rural students and their families, according to Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan.
Government Science Advisor role to drive Ireland’s ambition for world-class scientific research – Dolan
Senator Aisling Dolan, Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson on Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science has welcomed the decision to appoint a new Government Science Adviser.
Help needed for schools to install solar panels – Dolan
The process of schools applying for solar panels under the Climate Action Fund must be made simpler, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Contract agencies and employees to receive Pandemic Special Recognition Payment after lengthy delays – Dolan
The Pandemic Special Recognition Payment has been approved for a group of cleaning contractors, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Just 45% of hospital cleaners and caterers have received the Pandemic Special Recognition Payment – Dolan
Over half of hospital cleaning and catering staff have yet to receive the Pandemic Special Recognition payment, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Government to consider further measures to reduce the cost of going to college – Dolan
The Government is considering options to help students and families by further reducing the cost of going to college, according to Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan.