Richard Bruton, TD

A renewed approach to diabetes in the form of a national strategy is much needed to tackle prominent issues facing those with the condition, said a Fine Gael Senator.

Questions need to be answered by the HSE management as to why there was not in place a rapid discharge strategy for each of the HSE hospitals across the country, according a to Fine Gael TD.

The School Transport Scheme review needs to be published urgently as many parents are still in the dark regarding their child’s bus place for September 2023, said two Fine Gael Senators.

Sectoral targets, behavioural change and enhanced producer responsibility to support a circular economy are key recommendations of Fine Gael Policy Lab

Women suffering from a severely debilitating illness during pregnancy are facing unnecessary delays to accessing medication, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

A National Healthcare Forum made of public and private stakeholders should be established to tackle current and future health service challenges, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke.

Engagement must begin now in establishing eligibility criteria for publicly funded IVF treatment ahead of the roll-out of some services later this year, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke.

Minister for Social Protection, Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys will be in Bantry on Friday to meet the local community and participate in an event to plan for the future of rural communities.

Reconnecting with our diaspora will be an essential strand of a new tourism project which will be tasked with attracting international tourists to Ireland, Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan has said.

Senator Seery Kearney, Fine Gael’s Seanad Spokesperson for Children, said: “Budget 2023 introduces major reforms to the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) from January 2023, which will substantially improve the affordability of early learning and childcare for families.