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Post office funding must be included in NDP – Carrigy

The National Development Plan (NDP) must include increased support for our post office network so they can remain viable, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Aviation policy overhaul must happen to give regional airports a fair go – Murphy

An over-concentration of flights being routed through Dublin Airport gives major cause for concern for the viability of Ireland’s regional airports, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Reform CPO system to deliver housing and infrastructure –Geoghegan

Fine Gael’s Dublin spokesperson, James Geoghegan TD will today (Wednesday) introduce legislation to reform Ireland’s Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) system. This will be a key step towards tackling the country’s housing crisis and accelerating the delivery of critical infrastructure.

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Remote working job targets must be set and delivered to safe-guard rural Ireland’s future – Scahill

Ambitious targets to attract more remote working jobs must be set by government if investment in rural Ireland’s future is to pay dividends, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Work advancing to establish National Women’s Sheds Network – O’Shea

A plan to set up a national network of Women’s Sheds has moved a step closer, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Arts Council’s exclusion of certain acts and groups for funding unfair – Brennan

The Arts Council receive over €140 million in state funding but some comedians, showbands, drama societies, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and Fleadh groups are not eligible to apply for funding, said a Fine Gael TD.

Progress towards statutory regulation of psychologists and counsellors will ensure accountability – Roche

The introduction of statutory regulation overseeing the psychology and counselling professions will ensure consistency of care and accountability for patients, a Fine Gael TD has said.

More funding needed to support our post offices - Lynch

The Minister for Postal Services must provide much needed funding to the Post Office Network to ensure that rural post offices are not lost, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Meagre €500 fine for dog cruelty highlights urgent need for tough penalties – O’Connell

People convicted of inflicting cruelty on animals are getting away far too lightly and this must be addressed, a Fine Gael TD has said. 

Dublin wastewater project must be fast-tracked now green light has been given – Ó Muirí

Construction of new wastewater treatment infrastructure for Dublin must get moving quickly now that the green light has finally been given, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Small businesses don’t need further insurance costs – Nelson Murray

The rejection of a Judicial Council recommendation to increase personal injury awards is a good decision for hard working small businesses and employers, a Fine Gael Senator has said.