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Remote job announcements deserve red ribbon moment – Currie

Remote roles deserve more visibility and recognition in the jobs market, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

8th January 2021

Minister Donohoe encourages businesses to avail of supports as further restrictions take effect

The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD, has today (Friday) encouraged businesses to avail of the range of support schemes in place to reduce the impact of new public health restrictions on their business.

8th January 2021

Richmond refers Brexit campaign organisation to ComReg

Fine Gael TD and spokesman on European Affairs, Neale Richmond, has referred the Leave.eu campaign organisation to ComReg following its relocation to Waterford.

8th January 2021

Land Development Agency will be a game changer in delivering affordable housing - Bruton

The Land Development Agency will be a game changer in delivering affordable homes as part of a balanced mix of housing, according to Fine Gael TD and Parliamentary Party Chair, Richard Bruton.

7th January 2021

Stamp recognising anniversary of the Disestablishment of the Church of Ireland is a welcome initiative

Minister Heather Humphreys has today welcomed the decision by An Post to formally recognise the 150th Anniversary of the Disestablishment of the Church of Ireland.

7th January 2021

Resources for online learning support needed for parents and children during Level 5 Restrictions – Currie

The Department of Education must prioritise assistance and resources for schools to provide online teaching and learning to children during current Level 5 restrictions, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

6th January 2021

Special Schools and Special Classes to remain open under COVID restrictions - Dolan

Special Schools and Special Classes are to remain open under the updated COVID-19 public health restrictions according to Fine Gael Seanad Education spokesperson, Aisling Dolan.

6th January 2021

Online retailers must reduce packaging on orders – Bruton

Online retailers must reduce the plastic packaging on their orders, a Fine Gael TD has said.

6th January 2021

Check into the Covid-19 Tracker App everyday – Ahearn

Everyone should ensure they check into the Covid-19 Tracker App on their phones every day, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

6th January 2021

Government extends subsidy rates for the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme until March 31st

The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, T.D., has today (Wednesday) announced that the current rates of subsidy provided by the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) will remain in place until 31 March 2021, aligned with the extension of the rates of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP). Both measures were agreed at Government today.

6th January 2021