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E-scooter retailers putting children on the wrong side of the law – Murphy

Retailers must take responsibility for how they market and sell e-scooters, given the strict rules around who can use them and the speed limits they can operate at, a Fine Gael TD has said.

16th July 2026

Removing barriers to plug-in solar will help lower bills for families - Ó Muirí

Barriers preventing the use of plug-in solar panels in Ireland should be removed without delay to help households reduce their electricity bills, Fine Gael TD has said.

15th July 2026

Tax reforms can ensure more earnings in people’s pockets - Callaghan

Reform of the tax thresholds would be a real help for workers and for businesses struggling to get staff to work overtime, particularly at peak times in certain sectors, a Fine Gael TD has said.

14th July 2026

Time to cut a deal with turf families – Murphy

Families who rely on cutting their own turf for winter heating need viable solutions as a compensation scheme ends, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

13th July 2026

Cumbersome Garda vetting system needs overhaul - Timmins

The Garda vetting system needs a common sense approach to reduce unnecessary duplication while maintaining the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding, a Fine Gael TD has said.

12th July 2026

New body for national security must be top priority – Callaghan

The establishment of a new National Security Authority (NSA) to tackle imminent security concerns must be progressed urgently, a Fine Gael TD has said.

10th July 2026

Breach of a barring order must face tougher consequences – Butterly

The breach of a barring order must be recognised as a standalone offence to better protect victims of domestic abuse, a Fine Gael TD has said.

9th July 2026

Small pensions and savings shouldn’t leave elderly outside Fuel Allowance net – Murphy

Older people with modest pensions or small savings should still be eligible for fuel allowance, a Fine Gael TD has said.

9th July 2026

New law ends insurance discrimination for cancer survivors – Ó Muirí

Cancer survivors will now have enforceable rights when applying for mortgage protection insurance after new legislation passed all stages of the Oireachtas, a Fine Gael TD has said.

8th July 2026

Emergency departments need dedicated spaces for mental health presentations

Urgent reforms are needed in how hospital emergency departments respond to people presenting with mental health difficulties, a Fine Gael TD has said.

8th July 2026

School bus plan required for Dublin – O’Connell

Work should begin to examine the feasibility of rolling out a coherent school bus system across Dublin, a Fine Gael TD has said.

5th July 2026

Firefighters shouldn’t be forced to retire at 62 if they’re fit to serve – Kennelly

Firefighters who are medically and physically fit should be allowed to keep working until the State pension age, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

4th July 2026