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Minister Brophy hosts final on-line Town Hall meeting on development of new Irish Aid Strategy on Global Citizenship and Development Education
The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy TD, today led the third of three on-line Town Hall meetings which will help shape a new Irish Aid strategy for greater public engagement on such global issues as climate change, migration and hunger.
Proceeds of crime to be used to make communities safer
The proceeds of crime will be used to fund community safety projects under a new Government initiative, Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has said.
O’Donnell congratulates Maria Byrne on her election to Seanad Éireann
Fine Gael TD for Limerick City Kieran O’Donnell has wished Maria Byrne every success following her election to Seanad Éireann.
Councils urged to update byelaws to maximise outdoor trading – Currie
Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie has urged councils around the country to update their byelaws to maximise outdoor trading this summer.
Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne re-elected to Seanad Éireann
Fine Gael’s Maria Byrne has been re-elected to Seanad Éireann.
New anti-ticket touting legislation will put an end to the price gouging of fans – Higgins
New anti-ticket touting legislation will put an end to the price gouging of fans , a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Emer Higgins was speaking after the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar T.D. today (Tuesday) received Government approval to publish legislation which will ban ticket touting and the reselling of tickets above face value for large events.
Sinn Féin will appear before Oireachtas Committee to face questioning on transnational social media operation and voter database – Cummins
Sinn Féin will appear before the Oireachtas on Housing, Local Government and Heritage to answer questions on its transnational social media operation and voter database, Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has confirmed.
Leaving Cert reform must happen post-Covid – Bruton
As we exit the Covid pandemic, we have a unique opportunity to learn from the stress suffered by school leavers and implement rapid change in the Senior Cycle, a Fine Gael TD has said.
European-style public banking needed in Ireland- Doherty
With two commercial banks set to exit the Irish market within weeks of each other, the Central Bank and the Department of Finance should seriously reconsider the introduction of European-style public banking, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
New DHL Cork Airport cargo operation is positive for businesses and customers in Munster – Buttimer
Plans by DHL Express is to establish new cargo operations from Cork Airport to the company’s largest European hub in Germany is positive for Munster, Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer has said.