Senator Linda Nelson Murray

The introduction of miscarriage leave would be a real step to making sure women and families get the support they deserve in pregnancy, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

A new service will alert citizens when their passport is about to expire, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

The 9% VAT rate that kicks in tomorrow will be a shot in the arm for smaller cafés and restaurants in leisure facilities and tourist attractions, a Fine Gael Senator has said. 

A scheme to combat childhood food poverty during the summer holiday period must be extended and made permanent, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Providing a cold lunch option and offering different portion sizes are some of the recommendations emerging from an extensive national survey on the Hot School Meals Programme.

Work to establish a National Flood Insurance Scheme to protect homeowners, renters and businesses who are increasingly exposed to flood risk must start now, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

A major national survey on the Hot School Meals Programme has begun today.

Introducing a consent-based approach to retirement will ensure workers have more freedom to choose when to retire, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

An awareness campaign is needed, as well as improved incentives to encourage eligible blood donors to understand the life-saving impact of their donation, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

The permanent reduction of college fees of €500 is a meaningful step towards making third-level in Ireland more accessible for student and families, a Fine Gael Senator has said.