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School Transport Review will result in positive changes for rural students and families – Dolan
Changes recommended in a review of the School Transport scheme will result in positive changes for rural students and their families, according to Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan.
Government Science Advisor role to drive Ireland’s ambition for world-class scientific research – Dolan
Senator Aisling Dolan, Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson on Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science has welcomed the decision to appoint a new Government Science Adviser.
Help needed for schools to install solar panels – Dolan
The process of schools applying for solar panels under the Climate Action Fund must be made simpler, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Contract agencies and employees to receive Pandemic Special Recognition Payment after lengthy delays – Dolan
The Pandemic Special Recognition Payment has been approved for a group of cleaning contractors, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Just 45% of hospital cleaners and caterers have received the Pandemic Special Recognition Payment – Dolan
Over half of hospital cleaning and catering staff have yet to receive the Pandemic Special Recognition payment, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Government to consider further measures to reduce the cost of going to college – Dolan
The Government is considering options to help students and families by further reducing the cost of going to college, according to Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan.
Youth Mental Health Pathfinder Project must be implemented without delay – Dolan and Dillon
Sufficient undergraduate and post graduate places must also be laid on to meet demand for mental health support professionals
The School Transport Scheme review and recommendations are urgently required – Dolan and Lombard
The School Transport Scheme review needs to be published urgently as many parents are still in the dark regarding their child’s bus place for September 2023, said two Fine Gael Senators.
Diaspora links key to 2023 Global Invitation Initiative – Dolan
Reconnecting with our diaspora will be an essential strand of a new tourism project which will be tasked with attracting international tourists to Ireland, Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan has said.
Urgent GP service Westdoc must be extended to cover all of Galway– Dolan
A lack of access to the out of hours urgent GP care service, Westdoc, means some families do not have adequate access to the service, a Fine Gael Senator has said.