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Ireland must follow Scotland’s lead in tackling period poverty – Seery-Kearney
Last week, the Scottish Government officially rolled out a scheme providing the right to free period products, a monumental step towards ending period poverty. Ireland must follow their lead in combatting this issue, said a Fine Gael Senator.
Parking costs at train stations need to be reduced in line with public transport fares – McGahon
High parking costs for rail commuters should be reduced in line with new lower public transport fares, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
Speech of the Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar T.D, Annual Béal na Bláth Commemoration
Taoiseach, Ministers, Mayor of Cork County, Danny Collins, Lord Mayor of Cork City, Deirdre Forde, Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Sean Clancy, members of the Defence Forces, Canon O’Mahony, members of the Collins family, colleagues and friends.
Reduce cost of childcare for parents, and ensure availability of places for children – Carroll MacNeill
It is vital that the issue of extremely high childcare costs faced by parents in Dublin is meaningfully addressed, and that childcare providers are supported to stay in business so that parents know places will be available for children when needed, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Businesses must be encouraged to invest in the sustainable future of e-bikes – McGahon
Businesses across Ireland should consider investing in e-bike schemes for employees to ensure a sustainable future, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
Clare community in deep shock following murder of pensioner in London – Conway
The brutal murder of 87-year-old Thomas O’Halloran in London has left his home community in Clare in deep shock and sadness, Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway has said.
HSE must expedite hiring for autism services – Carrigy
Fine Gael Senator and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Autism, Micheál Carrigy, is calling on the HSE to urgently fill staff vacancies in autism services across the country to help alleviate waiting lists.
Statement from Tánaiste Leo Varadkar on the death of former TD Frank Crowley
“Frank Crowley proudly represented Cork North West for 16 years from 1981 to 1997.
Outbreak in anti-social behaviour warrants boosted Garda recruitment targets – Doherty
A Fine Gael Senator has echoed comments made by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, who stated that Garda recruitment figures set six years ago are not sufficient. This comes amid widespread calls for increased Garda visibility, to address heightened levels of anti-social behaviour in cities and towns across Ireland.
Insurance companies must pass on savings from reduced awards on to their customers – Byrne
Government should ensure that insurance companies pass on savings from reduced award pay-outs over the past two years to their customers, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne.