IT is time the people of Limerick are given their say on having a directly elected Limerick Mayor, Fine Gael Senator Kieran O’Donnell has said.

Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway has been added as a party candidate in the Clare constituency for the next General Election.

Fine Gael Senator and spokesman on EU Affairs, Neale Richmond, has raised the possibility of Ireland extending voting rights for the Dáil to the citizens of any other EU Member State who has done the same for Irish citizens.

The announcement this morning that BioMarin International Ltd. is investing in a new Drug Product Filling Project at its Shanbally facility is good news for Cork, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Dublin Fine Gael Senator, Neale Richmond, has said new LUAS figures show the need for continued investment in the service as the economy continues to grow.

Fine Gael is highlighting how the “school of the future” will be the best in Europe as TDs and Senators joined Minister for Education Richard Bruton TD to highlight education reforms and increased investment.

Seanad Leas-Chathaoirleach Senator Paul Coghlan believes the 9% VAT Rate continues to be essential for continued growth in the tourism and hospitably sectors across rural Ireland.

A Fine Gael Senator said the opening of schools in August is having an adverse effect on tourism in West Cork.

The new Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action will consider ways in which the Government can further support the transition to electric vehicles, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Retailers must reduce plastic packaging on products to help make grocery shopping greener, a Fine Gael TD has said.