News & Statements
State oral exams must be held during school term time to avoid unnecessary hassle for families – Lombard
Minister for Education Norma Foley and the State Examinations Commission (SEC) must revert to holding oral exams for Leaving Certificate Students during term time, a Fine Gael Senator Has said.
Fodder Scheme is a solid first step to offering practical support for farmers – Lombard
The new fodder scheme is good news for farmers, but there are more immediate things that can and should be done to relieve the burden on the farming community right now, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Bus Éireann must review ageist policy on drivers to support expansion of School Transport Scheme – Lombard
Bus Éireann’s outdated age policy begs the question whether it’s time to review their operation of such an important contract like the School Transport Scheme, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Faster implementation of School Transport Scheme recommendations vital – Lombard
Parents and students relying on the school transport scheme need to see a faster roll-out of today’s published recommendations than the Minister for Education has committed to, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Time for common sense from GAA over ‘no screenshot tickets’ – Lombard
It is time for some common sense within the GAA as a no screenshots tickets rule is enforced for this weekend’s national league matches, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Education Minister continues to stall on School Transport Scheme – Lombard
The Department of Education’s continued delay to release the findings of the School Transport Scheme review is sounding alarm bells, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Increase in vaping among children must be tackled in schools through education – Lombard
An educational programme to highlight the perils of vaping needs to be developed and rolled out in primary schools, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
NTA need to move on changing taxi regulations – Lombard
An overhaul of current taxi regulations needs to happen urgently to address the critical lack of taxi and hackney cabs available in rural Ireland, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Storm reveals Ash dieback in fallen trees – Lombard
Storm Isha’s destructive trail has exposed hundreds of ash trees infected with the harmful Ash dieback disease, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Education Minister has three months to get School Transport Scheme right – Lombard
A new, fit-for-purpose School Transport Scheme must be in place by April 20th, a Fine Gael Senator has said.