Patrick O'Donovan, TD

A significant milestone has been reached by the application to establish a Technological University (TU) for the South-East and must now be examined without delay, Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has said.

The decision by Government to introduce legislation to provide for the regulation of professional home care providers will help guarantee safe and secure care, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Ahead of May Day, TD for Dublin Fingal Alan Farrell is highlighting recent improvements to workers’ rights and says that Fine Gael will continue to make progress in this area.

A dedicated portal should be established by An Garda Síochána to assess video footage from cyclists where a suspected road traffic offence has occurred, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Ireland must be ready to implement the EU’s ‘Covid-19 Certificate’ for cross border travel within the EU, so as not to be left behind the rest of Europe as safe international travel reopens in coming months, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Permanent arrangements for the provision of maternity leave for women in politics, from Councillors to Cabinet members, are needed within the next six months, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Fine Gael wants to hear the views of people in Dublin Bay North on how to strengthen protections in the workplace in an online event with Minister for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English, TD, and Chairman of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party, Richard Bruton, TD.

Irish Aid funding to go to Trócaire for its development and humanitarian work overseas, as well as for public engagement and development education work in Ireland.

The Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme should be amended to encompass all hospitality businesses, including so called ‘wet pubs’, a Fine Gael Senator has said.