News & Statements
Motor tax system punishing people on low incomes and with older cars – Mulherin
Fine Gael Mayo Senator, Michelle Mulherin, has said that the motor tax system is not fit for purpose. Speaking in the Seanad recently, Senator Mulherin said that people paying motor tax in instalments should not be forced to pay more.
New law to remove discrimination in school admissions – Richmond
Fine Gael Dublin Rathdown Senator, Neale Richmond, has welcomed the approval by Government of the new Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016, saying it will remove discrimination in school admissions.
Special borrowing rates could aid farmers and small agri-food businesses through lean times – Burke
Fine Gael Senator Paddy Burke has said that special borrowing rates could assist farmers and small businesses with their finances at certain times of the year, when things are tough. Senator Burke was speaking on the matter in the Seanad this week.
St Vincent’s Community Care Centre will reopen – McFadden
Fine Gael Longford Westmeath Senator, Gabrielle McFadden, has received confirmation from the Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Helen McEntee, that St Vincent’s Community Care Centre will reopen in the coming months.
Buttimer urges students to apply for SUSI grant before Friday deadline
Fine Gael Senator, Jerry Buttimer, is reminding students who haven’t submitted their student grant funding applications for the 2016/2017 academic year to do so immediately, as the deadline for applications is this Friday, the 8th of July.
97% of parents surveyed want traffic light labelling to help them make healthy food choices for their children – Noone
Fine Gael Dublin Senator Catherine Noone is backing calls from parents to introduce a traffic light labelling system to help inform them of the sugar content in foods. Senator Noone was speaking after a survey she conducted showed that parents want such a system to help them make healthy choices for their children.
Leadership deficit in the UK must not be allowed hurt Ireland – Richmond
Fine Gael Senator and spokesperson on EU Affairs, Neale Richmond, has said the leadership deficit in the UK must not be allowed to hurt Ireland.
PAC should invite Charities Regulatory Authority to discuss watchdog role – Madigan
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, and member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Josepha Madigan, has said that the Charities Regulatory Authority (CRA) should be invited to appear before PAC in light of recent controversies in the charity sector.
O’Dowd encourages Louth animal welfare organisation to apply for funding
Fine Gael TD for Louth, Fergus O’Dowd, has encouraged animal welfare organisations based in Louth to apply for funding under a new scheme announced by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed.
Post Brexit, Ireland is open for business – Richmond
In today’s Seanad debate (Thursday) on delivering sustainable full employment, Fine Gael Senator, Neale Richmond, has called on all relevant stakeholders to shout it out, loud and clear – Ireland is open for business.