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Social media companies must raise account age limit here to a minimum of 16- Cannon
All social media companies must raise their account age limits to 16 to match the digital consent age here, according to Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon.
Smartphone guideline uptake within schools vital for young minds in the digital age – Seery Kearney
Schools and parents must commit to limiting use of smartphones in classrooms to protect and safeguard children, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
€20 million fines for social media giants that breach online safety code will reduce harm risk to children – Carrigy
Fines of up to €20 million for social media companies which fail to comply with the Online Safety Code will reduce the risk of harm and danger to children online, according to Fine Gael Senator Micheal Carrigy.
Statement by Minister Helen McEntee on the death of John Bruton RIP
John Bruton was an honest, fair, and gifted person who contributed immensely to Ireland, Europe and the world throughout a half-century of political leadership.
Statement by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on the passing of John Bruton
This morning, I was devasted to learn that John Bruton had passed away. John was one of the reasons I became involved in politics and joined Fine Gael.
Death of former Taoiseach John Bruton
Family statement: “It is with deep sadness we wish to announce the death of former Taoiseach John Bruton.
Ban on disposable vapes vital to safeguarding public health and the environment– Burke
A ban on the sale of disposable vapes is needed on both health and environmental grounds, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Increase in vaping among children must be tackled in schools through education – Lombard
An educational programme to highlight the perils of vaping needs to be developed and rolled out in primary schools, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Local Community Safety Partnership ‘hubs’ key for safer streets and stronger communities in Dublin West – Currie
Local Community Safety Partnership ‘hubs’ in our suburban villages, led by Community Gardaí and supported by crime prevention partners, could be a key step in ensuring safer streets and stronger communities for Dublin West, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Small shops must be supported to participate in Deposit Return Scheme – Conway
Small and independent shops who wish to participate in the Deposit Return Scheme should be incentivised to do so by Government, a Fine Gael Senator has said.