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Thousands of carers to benefit from improvements to Carer’s Allowance – O’Shea

Carers will benefit from the largest ever increase to the Carer’s Allowance means test, which comes into effect tomorrow (July 2nd), a Fine Gael TD has said.

Statement from the Tánaiste Simon Harris on the passing of David Andrews

9% VAT big summer boost for all leisure and tourist centre cafés – Linda Nelson Murray

The 9% VAT rate that kicks in tomorrow will be a shot in the arm for smaller cafés and restaurants in leisure facilities and tourist attractions, a Fine Gael Senator has said. 

Disjointed law allows dangerous drivers back on the road immediately after prison release – Murphy

Dangerous drivers who serve prison time for motoring offences should not be allowed drive again immediately after their jail release, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Blistering weather highlights need for grants for home cooling - Ó Muirí

SEAI grant schemes must urgently be updated to reflect the growing need for home cooling as well as heating, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Community groups struggling to survive without support from Government – Scahill

Community groups are struggling most with day-to-day running costs, including insurance premiums, electricity bills and heating, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

NTA must get its act together following latest DART disruption - Boland

The National Transport Authority (NTA) must urgently review transport planning after thousands of commuters on the northside were left with no DART or commuter service to Dublin city this morning, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Bray Luas line set to be fast-tracked – O’Connell

The Bray Luas line could be underway as soon as 2031, a Fine Gael TD has reported, signalling a change of plan from the original 2042 timeline.

The GPO needs to be a place for every child to visit in school - Geoghegan

The Government needs to be bold in its redevelopment of the GPO for future generations, a Fine Gael TD has said.

More supports for households who sell energy back to the grid - Ó Muirí

Bigger supports for households who make the switch to solar would alleviate some of the pressure with rising energy costs, a Fine Gael TD has said.