News & Statements
Discounts on public transport must be extended to users of private bus operators – McGahon
Commuters who use private bus operators are at a severe disadvantage as they are not able to avail of the 20% discount on public transport or the 50% discount on the Youth Travel Card, according to Fine Gael Senator John McGahon.
State should honour Ukrainians leaving Ireland to return to defend their homeland – McGahon
The State and President should honour Ukrainians leaving Ireland and returning to their native country to fight against the Russian invasion with a civic reception in Áras an Uachtaráin, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
National Transport Authority must give commuters options on flexible tickets after Covid – McGahon
The National Transport Authority must explore ways to give flexible ticket options to commuters engaged in a mix of remote and office-based working, according to Fine Gael Senator John McGahon.
Retrofitting will make our homes warmer while cutting energy costs – McGahon
Retrofitting will make our homes warmer, improve our health and cut energy costs according to Fine Gael Senator and Seanad Climate Action Spokesperson, John McGahon.
NTA must reverse decision and give commuters a flexi tax-saver ticket
Fine Gael Senator John McGahon is calling for the National Transport Authority (NTA) to reverse its decision not to introduce a three-day tax-saver ticket for those planning to engage in a mix of remote and office-based working.
Prime Time feature should be shown in schools to highlight the tragic consequences of bullying – McGahon
The recent Prime Time special feature on bullying should be shown in schools as part of our efforts to eliminate this insidious problem among children and young people, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Let’s put electric vehicles in pole position – McGahon
Utility poles such as those used for electricity, can and should be used as EV charging points, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
NTA must urgently deliver on commitment to introduce flexi-commuter ticket – McGahon
The National Transport Authority (NTA) must deliver on its commitment to introduce a flexi commuter ticket in Q1 of 2022, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Sinn Féin want to ban all onshore wind energy – McGahon
A Sinn Féin Bill which would have prevented wind turbines from being built in nearly all inland areas has been withdrawn from the Oireachtas this week as it clashed with the United Nations Climate Change Conference, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Facebook name change won’t prevent online spread of Covid misinformation online – McGahon
Rebranding Facebook and a new company name are attempts to deflect from the real problems on the social media platform such as posting Covid-19 misinformation and widespread conspiracy theories about the vaccine, a Fine Gael Senator has said.