News & Statements
Review of School Transport Scheme must be published urgently
The review of the School Transport Scheme must be published without further delay, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Winter electricity credits must match last year’s Budget
Householders should receive at least the same amount of electricity credits this winter as provided in last year’s Budget, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Increasing upper age limit for gardaí would dramatically boost policing numbers – Farrell
Increasing the upper age limit for gardaí entering the force will support garda recruitment and ensure stronger and safer communities, a Fine Gael TD has said.
RTÉ’s Register of External Activities needed to restore public confidence – Cannon
The establishment of RTÉ’s Register of External Activities and a separate Register of Interests needs clear oversight and transparency to restore confidence, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Time for NTA to make digital Leap cards a priority – Higgins
The National Transport Authority (NTA) needs to stop dragging its heels and provide virtual Leap cards on smartphones for use on all public transport, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Raise the age limit for the purchase of tobacco products to 21 – Burke
The age limit for the purchase of tobacco products should be raised to 21 years of age, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke, Fine Gael’s Health Spokesperson has called for the change to help Ireland meet the public health target of less than 5% smoking rate by 2025.
NTA must provide more stops on Local Link bus services – Kyne
The National Transport Authority (NTA) needs to give immediate consideration to the frequency of stops offered along rural Local Link bus services, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Seán Kyne is also calling on Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan to engage with the National Transport Authority (NTA) on introducing flexibilities on this service.
Energy providers must pass on reductions to customers now – Ring
Fine Gael T.D, Michael Ring has said that energy companies benefitting from huge reductions in wholesale electricity prices need to pass those reductions onto their customers immediately.
Urgent reform needed to address taxi shortages – Higgins
The taxi licence application process must be streamlined if supply shortages in the sector are to be addressed, a Fine Gael TD said.
Childminders and childcare services must be prioritised in the Budget or more parents will be pushed out of workforce – Seery Kearney
Childminders and childcare services must be prioritised in the Budget or more parents will be pushed out of the workforce, a Fine Gael Senator has said.