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Make St Brigid’s Day a public holiday

Saint Brigid’s Day on February 1st should be considered as a new Public Holiday in Ireland to bridge the gap between existing holidays and to mark the first day of Spring, a Fine Gael Minister has said.

31st January 2021

3,000 first time buyers to benefit from new affordable housing scheme

A new plan for affordable housing where the State provides equity support should help 3,000 individuals or families in getting a new home, a Fine Gael TD has said.

31st January 2021

County targets should be set for the delivery of Repair and Lease Units

County targets should be set by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for local authorities to make more housing available under the Repair and Leasing Scheme, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

30th January 2021

Minister O’Donovan announces the commencement of Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Public Consultation

Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan TD, today announced the commencement of the public consultation for the Phoenix Park Transport and Mobility Options Study.

29th January 2021

Major warning to older people considering controversial lifetime loans

Lifetime Loans that appeal to older people can be dangerous and should be avoided for fear of huge financial risk, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

29th January 2021

Additional supports needed for businesses not covered by CRSS- Doherty

Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty has called for additional supports for businesses not covered by the Covid-19 Restrictions Support Scheme.

28th January 2021

Facebook must close down campaign for dangerous and irresponsible Saturday re-opening – McGahon

A Facebook group advocating for the spontaneous re-opening of Irish businesses on Saturday is highly irresponsible and dangerous, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

28th January 2021

Lombard calls for insurance industry reps to come before Oireachtas committee to explain potential Covid levy on premiums

A Fine Gael Senator has called for representatives from the insurance industry to come before the Oireachtas Finance Committee to explain why life assurance applicants are being asked if they have had Covid-19.

27th January 2021

Residential building must be prioritised if phased return of construction is required – Cummins

The building of homes must be prioritised whenever it is safe to begin reopening the construction sector, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

27th January 2021

Stay and Spend Scheme should be extended to support hospitality sector later this year

The Stay and Spend Scheme should be extended beyond April this year so that consumers and businesses can avail of it later in the year with any easing of restrictions, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

26th January 2021