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Delay on Metrolink decision is a blow to all Dublin commuters – Farrell
The decision to again delay Dublin's Metrolink due to the need for an oral hearing is a further blow for all the capital's commuters, a Fine Gael TD has said.
How exactly will Sinn Féin deliver €300k homes in Dublin – Cummins
Sinn Féin’s leader needs to outline how she will deliver new homes to purchase for €300,000 in Dublin, Fine Gael’s Housing spokesperson has said.
Fresh HSE probe into teenage death a welcome development – Conway
A fresh investigation into the death of a teenage girl at one of the country’s busiest hospitals is a welcome development, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Garda presence in Dublin bolstered with new recruits – Farrell
The addition of 115 new Gardaí on the streets of Dublin sends a clear message that crime and anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Free parking would pave the way for a merry Christmas for retailers and customers alike – Doherty
Local authorities across Ireland should follow the lead of Fingal County Council in making street parking free before Christmas, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
GSOC should appear in front of Oireachtas Committee – Lombard
The members of the Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsman have agreed to invite the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) to appear before the committee, a Fine Gael Senator has confirmed.
Retired Gardaí must be treated equally – Burke
Gardaí who joined the force pre-1995 should be given the same pension rights as those who joined prior to this date, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
2024 will be landmark year for Limerick with Ireland’s first directly elected Lord Mayor – Byrne
The direct election of a Lord Mayor for Limerick in 2024 will pave the way for the most significant local government reforms since the foundation of the State, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Deal reached at COP28, but Minister leaves Irish renewables out in the cold – Doherty
A new electricity connection policy to replace the ECP-2 process, which acts as a significant barrier to prospective providers of renewable energy in Ireland, “can’t come soon enough”, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Approval of surrogacy legislation will give certainty and legal protection to intended parents and children – Seery Kearney
The approval of amendments to surrogacy legislation will give much needed certainty and legal protection to intended parents and children, according to a Fine Gael Senator.