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Over €51 million euro worth of controlled drugs and 151 arrests made so far in 2021 – Farrell

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.

27th November 2021

Drop in crime rates in Dublin demonstrates high visibility policing is working– Richmond

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

26th November 2021

TikTok – it’s time for social media campaign on antigen testing - Higgins

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

26th November 2021

St Brigid’s Day 2023 is ideal opportunity to start new public holiday – Heydon

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.

25th November 2021

Companies can show appreciation for employees and boost Irish business this Christmas – Byrne

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.

25th November 2021

Beware of bogus websites and fraudsters this Black Friday - Higgins

Buyers should be aware of bogus websites and fraudsters when shopping online this Black Friday, a Fine Gael TD has said

25th November 2021

Greater enforcement of short-term letting Airbnb legislation needed to tackle rental crisis– Lombard

Greater enforcement of short-term letting legislation is urgently needed as there are ten times as many properties on Airbnb than on long term rental sites, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

25th November 2021

National Lotto Regulator must appear before Oireachtas Committee – Durkan

The Regulator of the National Lottery must come before an Oireachtas Committee to answer questions surrounding the longest running roll-over in the history of the game, a Fine Gael TD has said.

24th November 2021

Inclusive, fact-based RSE programme is crucial to ending sexual violence – Carroll MacNeill

Our current relationship and sexual education (RSE) curriculum requires urgent updating to be brought into the 21st century and turn the tide against sexual and gender-based violence once and for all, a Fine Gael TD has said.

24th November 2021

Conway appointed to international OSCE panel to represent people with disabilities

Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway has been appointed to a panel within the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to promote political participation of people with disabilities.

24th November 2021