News & Statements
Invaluable childcare providers must be supported practically – Ahearn
Regulating childcare providers in a way that doesn’t employ practicality and common sense may lead to business closures, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Energy companies must cut prices further to ease pressure on householders – Ahearn
Energy companies must cut prices more to ease pressure on householders, particularly as the colder weather sets in, a Fine Gael Senator said.
Politicians should not resort to litigation as first line of defence against criticism – Ahearn
The trend of legal actions by Sinn Féin members against journalists and media outlets is a strategic ploy aimed at silencing critics, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Cheaper non-alcoholic drinks could take pain out of ‘Dry January’ – Ahearn
A reduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT) on non-alcoholic beverages would be welcomed by consumers, particularly those choosing to abstain from alcohol, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Time to drive on with Uber to bypass rural transport problem – Ahearn
The National Transport Authority’s (NTA) resistance to services like Uber need to be addressed by the Minister for Transport or people living in rural Ireland will continue to suffer, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Cash raised from criminals’ designer goods auction must go directly back to communities – Ahearn
The almost half a million euros raised this week in an online auction of confiscated high value goods must be reinvested into communities pulling together to tackle crime, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Independent TDs side with rioters and Sinn Féin for a Christmas election – Ahearn
Some independent TDs gave the rioters the chaos they want by supporting Sinn Féin in a desperate attempt to scupper the work of Government, a Fine Gael Senator said.
140% increase in Septic Tank Grants to benefit even more homeowners in 2024 – Ahearn
Homeowners dealing with failing septic tanks will be assisted with funding to carry out improvement works up to €12000 from January 1st 2024, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Sinn Féin alternative budget punishes Irish owned businesses – Ahearn
The Sinn Féin alternative budget is a throw-away budget which will harm small and medium Irish enterprises, said Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn.
Energy companies must make further reductions in prices for consumers – Ahearn
Energy companies must cut their prices more to ease pressure on householders, particularly coming into the colder months, according to Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn.