News & Statements
Retired Gardaí must be treated equally – Burke
Gardaí who joined the force pre-1995 should be given the same pension rights as those who joined prior to this date, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Free school books and hot school meals will ease burden on parents for next academic year – Burke
Parents of children set to attend primary school for the 2023/2024 academic year will have been receiving notifications from their schools to tell them that they will no longer have to pay for school books from September, a Fine Gael Senator said.
Local students learn about the importance of water conservation- Burke
Fine Gael Senator Paddy Burke has praised a series of talks on water conservation in local primary schools.
GMIT working group to meet students and staff at Castlebar campus later this month- Burke
Fine Gael Senator, Paddy Burke, has said the GMIT working group will meet with students and staff at the Castlebar campus later this month.
Special borrowing rates could aid farmers and small agri-food businesses through lean times – Burke
Fine Gael Senator Paddy Burke has said that special borrowing rates could assist farmers and small businesses with their finances at certain times of the year, when things are tough. Senator Burke was speaking on the matter in the Seanad this week.