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National Heritage Peatlands centre could drive tourism and growth in the Midlands
365 days of a more compassionate Ireland – Duffy
365 days of a more compassionate Ireland – Duffy
New Year’s Day marks 365 days of a more compassionate Ireland as we mark the anniversary of the abolition of the 8th Amendment to the Constitution, a Fine Gael candidate has said.
Guidelines on right to disconnect needed urgently – Deering
With the increasing digitalisation of work, it is important that guidelines on the right to disconnect are drawn up urgently, a Fine Gael TD has said.
2019 Report from Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’ Connor
We have had a very productive year in the Dept. of Education and I worked hard with my senior officials and education stakeholders including the most important stakeholders of all: students, in 2019. The ‘student’ is at the epi centre of my agenda.
Smoking age should be raised from 18 to 21 – Deering
Ireland should consider raising the age at which a person can buy tobacco from 18 to 21, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Community CCTV Systems Extended to 2020 – Heydon
Grants for Community CCTV systems nationwide have been extended for another year, a Fine Gael TD has revealed.
Banning petrol and diesel cars a progressive move to meet climate ambitions – Rock
Plans to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars in Ireland from 2030 is a progressive move and will go a long way to helping Ireland meet our climate action targets, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Review of night-time culture will help our towns and cities reach their full cultural potential – Neville
A review of Ireland’s night-time culture that is currently underway will transform the night-time economy in our towns and cities and ensure they are reaching their full cultural potential, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Spate of Christmas Luas problems need to be explained – Richmond
Fine Gael Senator, Neale Richmond, has called on LUAS operator Transdev to explain the spate of stoppages and delays that have bedevilled their service over the festive period.