News & Statements
Budget ’24 is an opportunity to reward our carers – Byrne
Our family carers are hidden heroes in society and Budget 2024 is an opportunity to reward them, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
People with illness in Limerick afraid to attend UHL – Byrne
Excessive patients awaiting treatment on trolleys at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) is causing a growing sense of alarm among anyone who feel they may require medical treatment, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Winter electricity credits must match last year’s Budget
Householders should receive at least the same amount of electricity credits this winter as provided in last year’s Budget, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Pensioners willing to rent rooms to students don’t have to worry about medical card income threshold – Byrne
Pensioners interested in renting rooms to students should not be discouraged by the possibility of losing their medical card, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Energy companies must cut their consumer prices to reflect cheaper wholesale electricity – Byrne
Energy companies must pass on savings to their customers after wholesale electricity prices were dramatically slashed in the last year, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Capital funding approved for new Library/Learning Resource Centre at Mary Immaculate College – Byrne
Capital funding has been approved in principle for a new Library/Learning Resource Centre at Mary Immaculate College, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Companies who fail to share gender pay gaps must face serious consequences – Byrne
Irish companies who fail to publish information on gender pay gaps, as per a requirement which came into operation in May 2022, should face serious consequences, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Renewed national diabetes strategy is needed to tackle longstanding issues – Byrne
A renewed approach to diabetes in the form of a national strategy is much needed to tackle prominent issues facing those with the condition, said a Fine Gael Senator.
Young adult travel card must be extended to 25-year-olds – Byrne
The Young Adult Card (YAC), which provides an average 50% public transport fare discount to those aged between 19 and 23, should be extended to 25-year-olds, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
New reporting requirement will highlight drivers of gender pay gaps in companies – Byrne
A new reporting mechanism requiring companies to publish information on gender pay gaps that exist will help us reach the root of the problem, a Fine Gael Senator has said.