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Online Safety Commissioner should have role in deciding digital age of consent
The Online Safety Commissioner should have a role in deciding the digital age of consent to protect our young people online, a Fine Gael TD has said.
We can all work together to create a better and safer internet – McGahon
We can all work together to create a better and safer internet, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Report on period poverty is a welcome step for Government to act upon affordability, access and education
A report examining the impact of period poverty in Ireland is a welcome step in recognising issues around affordability, access and education before legislation is implemented, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Review of the National Development Plan is the opportunity to chart out transformative changes
The review of the National Development Plan provides an opportunity to chart out the transformative change we need, particularly after the dramatic impact Covid-19 has had on our society, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Senator Seery-Kearney meets with Deliveroo management as workers avoid inner city areas following attacks
Deliveroo cyclists have been forced to avoid certain inner-city areas due to fears for their own safety when delivering food, a Fine Gael Senator has said. This comes amidst reports of attacks and bike thefts targeting young Deliveroo workers across the Capital.
Sinn Féin must comply with laws on political donations – Ward
Fine Gael Senator in Dún Laoghaire, Barry Ward, has said Sinn Féin must comply with the laws on political funding and donations following a report from the Standards in Public Office (SIPO) watchdog arising from Sinn Féin’s acceptance of a political donation of over €4 million.
Threats against journalist are evil and sinister – Richmond
Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has strongly condemned the threats issued against a journalist and his team who produced a BBC Panorama documentary on the Kinahan cartel and their links to professional boxing.
Urgent work to progress capping of carpark charges in hospitals required – Madigan
Urgent work is needed to progress the Programme for Government’s provision for the capping of carpark charges in hospitals, a Fine Gael Minister of State has said.
Decision on EWSS needed to give certainty to Irish businesses – Carroll MacNeill
A timely decision about the future of the EWSS must be made to ensure the survival of Irish businesses, a Fine Gael TD has said.
New wave of ambition is needed in tackling energy poverty – Bruton
A new wave of ambition is needed in tackling energy poverty, according to the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Chair, Richard Bruton TD.