Jerry Buttimer, TD

Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D., today opened the call for applications to Irish Aid’s Civil Society Fund 2022 round. The Fund supports NGOs to carry out projects with a duration of 1 to 3 years in countries eligible for overseas development assistance.

Everyone involved in sport must commit to respect for referees and officials according to Fine Gael TD and former Mayo senior footballer, Alan Dillon.

A special HSE helpline urgently needs to be set up to provide information and support to Irish citizens impacted by the new Covid-19 variant, a Fine Gael TD has said.

A full audit of hospital security is urgently needed in light of the 34,000 plus assaults on HSE nurses and doctors which have occurred since 2015, according to figures released to Dublin Rathdown TD Deputy Neale Richmond.

Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, has said that the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) has had significant success in disrupting criminal gangs involved in the drug trade in 2021.

A widespread drop in criminal activity following the introduction of Operation Citizen in Dublin has been welcomed by Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond.

An information campaign using TikTok and Instagram is needed to inform young people about proper antigen test practice, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Minister of State and TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon, has restated his commitment to secure an additional public holiday for St Brigid’s Day.

Companies can avail of relaxed rules around the Small Benefit Exemption when purchasing gift vouchers to show appreciation for their staff and also help to boost Irish businesses this Christmas, a Fine Gael Senator has said.