Peter Burke, TD

A new drug has been approved for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) and is a critical development for over 1,400 people living with CF in Ireland, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The Irish Medical Council need to immediately clear up whether it is appropriate for doctors to issue sick certs without speaking directly to the patients involved, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

West Cork Fine Gael Senator Noel O’Donovan and former member of An Garda Síochána has commended the work of local and national units of the force as well as the Naval Service and Air Corps in a major drugs bust today.

The HSE should work with Google Maps to ensure the location of all registered defibrillators are provided on the app which could save lives in an emergency, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Changes to the means test for Carer’s Allowance will see thousands more carers qualify for the payment, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The Government must continue to reduce the student contribution fee during its lifetime to ease the financial burden on young people and families, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Every effort must be made to ensure sick certificates - issued through online websites - are thoroughly vetted and not open to abuse, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader, Simon Harris, has appointed Deputy Colm Burke as the party’s first ever spokesperson for Cork.

“Today marks the end of an era as you hang up the microphone for the last time.

Urgent action is needed to improve public transport options for music fans during Dublin’s busy summer season, said a Fine Gael TD.