News & Statements
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.
Move towards flexible tax saver commuter tickets picks up speed – McGahon
The move towards a new flexible tax saver commuter ticket has picked up speed, with welcome clarification from the Minister for Finance. Fine Gael Louth Senator John McGahon, who has been campaigning on this issue for commuters for some time, raised the matter with Minister Paschal Donohoe and has received the clarity needed to move the idea forward.
3 Day Tax Saver Ticket needed as commuting recommences – McGahon
Now that public transport is back to 100% capacity and people are returning to the office, we need to implement a 3 Day Tax Saver Ticket for bus and rail, according to Fine Gael Senator John McGahon.
Pedestrianisation of towns and cities must be made permanent to ensure full recovery of urban areas – McGahon
Continued support from both Government and consumers is needed to ensure the full revitalisation of our towns and villages after the summer season as businesses claw back revenue lost to Covid-19, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Need for more lifeguards and lifesaving equipment as sea and inland swimming grows in popularity – McGahon
There is a need for more lifeguards and lifesaving equipment as sea and inland swimming grows in popularity, according to Fine Gael Louth Senator, John McGahon.
Narrow Water Bridge historic link between northern and southern communities – McGahon
The Narrow Water Bridge will be a historic piece of infrastructure linking northern and southern communities together, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Litter can’t be the theme of our outdoor summer – McGahon
As we prepare for an outdoor summer, a Fine Gael Senator has called for a volunteer corps to be set up to help local authorities tackle the growing problem of litter in popular public areas.
Facebook’s policies allow public figures to be targeted with calls for their death
Leaked Facebook guidelines which allow users call for the death of public figures is deeply troubling and mind boggling; a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Plaque in Leinster House to commemorate murdered Senator Billy Fox would be fitting tribute
A proposal to permanently commemorate Senator Billy Fox on the 47th anniversary of his murder by the IRA has been made by Fine Gael Senator John McGahon.
Social media companies must be more proactive in removing Covid conspiracy theories
Covid-19 misinformation is spreading like wildfire on social media platforms, who must become much more proactive in removing conspiracy theories and shutting down any groups and pages spreading lies, a Fine Gael Senator has said.