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At least €10m needed for independent media sector – Carrigy
Significant funding must be forth coming in tomorrow’s Budget to help guarantee the future of Ireland’s local independent media, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Ticketmaster must appear before Oireachtas Committee – Carrigy
Ticketmaster and MCD must explain the high cost of tickets and service charges to members of the Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Further investment needed into women’s football – Carrigy
More facilities need to be provided for the increase in women playing soccer across Ireland, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Fine Gael Parliamentary Party meets with hospitality sector
Fine Gael parliamentary party members met with representatives from the hospitality sector this week who outlined the challenges facing their sector.
Game changing integration funding needed to support inclusivity in Irish sport – Carrigy
Sports facilities must be upgraded so they can accommodate both men and women, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Public system needs more dentists trained to work with children with special needs – Carrigy
Families should not have to go private to access dentists who are properly trained to work with children with special needs, A Fine Gael Senator has said.
Common sense must be at the heart of An Garda Síochána disciplinary process – Carrigy
A full review of An Garda Síochána’s disciplinary protocols must be conducted so another case of wrongful suspension does not occur, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
€20 million fines for social media giants that breach online safety code will reduce harm risk to children – Carrigy
Fines of up to €20 million for social media companies which fail to comply with the Online Safety Code will reduce the risk of harm and danger to children online, according to Fine Gael Senator Micheal Carrigy.
Commitment on establishment of One-Stop-Shop pilot project to offer support to autistic people is extremely positive – Carrigy
A commitment to establish a pilot ‘One-Stop-Shop’ to offer support and service pathways to autistic adults and children is extremely welcome, according to Fine Gael Senator Micheal Carrigy.
Carrigy calls for compulsory summer programmes in special schools
Summer programmes in special schools must be made compulsory around the country, a Fine Gael Senator has said.