News & Statements
Cliff edge in temporary waiver of development levies must be stopped –McGahon
The temporary waiver of development levies must be extended to the end of 2025 to ensure continued progress in the development of new build homes in rural Ireland, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Let consumers ditch and switch – McGahon
Consumers should be allowed to cancel their TV and internet service contracts without giving 30 days notice, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Better compensation coming down the line for commuters impacted by delays – McGahon
New Private Members Bill in the Seanad will see establishment of tiered compensation for trains delayed by 20 minutes or more, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Minister McGrath’s conversion to Fine Gael’s tax cuts & money back in your pocket is welcome – McGahon
Finance Minister Michael McGrath’s conversion to Fine Gael’s position on income tax cuts and money back in your pocket politics is a welcome development, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
Breast cancer survivors to have same access to mastectomy financial supports – McGahon
Proposals to cut allocations for supports for breast cancer survivors have been reversed.
Faster rollout of contactless payments on public transport must happen from NTA – McGahon
The onus is on the National Transport Authority to expedite the process of rolling out contactless payments on public transport, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Irish Rail must reduce fares and increase service with 41 new railcars – McGahon
Irish Rail should reduce their passenger fares and increase services with 41 new railcars coming into service, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Remove ‘war sponsor’ drinks from Leinster House – McGahon
Fine Gael Senator John McGahon has demanded that products made by Bacardi, Mondelez, and Pepsi are immediately removed from sale on the Leinster House campus. All three companies have been officially placed on the ‘International Sponsors of War’ list by the Ukrainian government for contributing to Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine.
Businesses and community groups in Louth should apply for flood damage payments without delay – McGahon
Fine Gael Senator John McGahon has urged businesses, community groups and other organisations affected by flooding in Louth to apply for payments through Government supported schemes.
Increase funding to help Dundalk Tidy Towns – McGahon
Fine Gael Senator John McGahon has called for more funding to be allocated to Dundalk Tidy Towns.