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Debate over Triple Lock needs to be based on facts – Callaghan

Fine Gael TD Catherine Callaghan, a member of the Oireachtas Committee on Defence and National Security, has said the current debate over changes to Ireland’s triple lock needs to be grounded in facts and not misinformation. 

7th June 2025

Local Democracy Taskforce will revitalise local government – Butterly

A new taskforce will introduce a series of recommendations to strengthen local government in Ireland, said a Fine Gael TD.

5th June 2025

Increase in student places for radiation therapy will ensure essential cancer treatment happens – Burke

The HSE will fund additional radiation practice tutor posts, which will enable University College Cork (UCC) and Trinity College Dublin to increase the numbers on their radiation therapy courses, said a Fine Gael TD.

5th June 2025

New cap on fees will make childcare more affordable for parents paying the most – Currie

The new maximum cap for early learning and childcare services will reduce the cost of childcare for parents paying the highest fees, said a Fine Gael TD.

5th June 2025

Council’s proposed ‘Be Sound’ campaign recognises the failures of our shared spaces – O’Connell

Dublin City Council’s campaign to create greater awareness between cyclists and pedestrians, while worthwhile, tacitly acknowledges the lack of foresight that’s been afforded to proper spatial planning for everyone, a Fine Gael TD has said.

4th June 2025

Dublin commuters sick and tired of out-of-sync bus and rail timetables and stops - Boland

Bus and rail timetables and stops must be aligned to allow pressurised Dublin commuters get to where they need to be as easily as possible, a Fine Gael TD has said.

2nd June 2025

Change needed so widows can get Illness Benefit - Lynch

The Minister for Social Protection must address an anomaly in the social welfare system which prevents young widowed people from accessing the Illness Benefit payment if they are off sick from work, said a Fine Gael Senator.

31st May 2025

Rail passengers left thirsty and hungry on four hour commute across the country – Duffy

Rail commuters have to travel up to four hours from the west to Dublin without any catering facilities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

29th May 2025

Fine Gael TD secures commitment from NTA to cap child rail ticket cost

Child rail fares are to be capped with the introduction of a new weekly ticket, a Fine Gael TD has said.

28th May 2025

New strategy needed to fight retail crime - Ward

Fines based on the value of theft or damage should be levied on those who commit retail crime, a Fine Gael TD has said.

28th May 2025