News & Statements
NTA must provide more stops on Local Link bus services – Kyne
The National Transport Authority (NTA) needs to give immediate consideration to the frequency of stops offered along rural Local Link bus services, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Seán Kyne is also calling on Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan to engage with the National Transport Authority (NTA) on introducing flexibilities on this service.
Energy providers must pass on reductions to customers now – Ring
Fine Gael T.D, Michael Ring has said that energy companies benefitting from huge reductions in wholesale electricity prices need to pass those reductions onto their customers immediately.
Urgent reform needed to address taxi shortages – Higgins
The taxi licence application process must be streamlined if supply shortages in the sector are to be addressed, a Fine Gael TD said.
Childminders and childcare services must be prioritised in the Budget or more parents will be pushed out of workforce – Seery Kearney
Childminders and childcare services must be prioritised in the Budget or more parents will be pushed out of the workforce, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Collapse in TV Licence revenue threatens independent production companies and jobs – Kyne
The collapse in TV licence revenue threatens the future of independent production companies and their associated jobs, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Option to withdraw from SIM still available to farmers who fear having insufficient fodder for winter – Lombard
Farmers can withdraw from the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) if they have insufficient straw for fodder and bedding, a Fine Gael Senator has stated.
Self builds must be included in expansion of First Home Scheme – Cummins
The expansion of the First Home Scheme to include self builds is urgently needed, a Fine Gael Senator said.
Chicken pox vaccine must be included in routine immunisation without delay – Burke
The chicken pox vaccine must be included in routine childhood immunisation without delay, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Speech by Minister Neale Richmond T.D at the Thomas D’Arcy McGee Summer School in Carlingford on the Good Friday Agreement
Speech by Minister Neale Richmond T.D on the Good Friday Agreement, delivered at the Thomas D’Arcy McGee Summer School in Carlingford on Tueday, August 15th 2023
Time to ‘bin’ lofty attitude to imperfect fruit and veg – Lombard
Vegetables are the most commonly wasted food type in supermarkets, accounting for a massive 20% of waste, followed by fruit at 16%, a Fine Gael Senator has stated.