News & Statements
Tipperary’s N24 must be kept in National Development Plan – Ahearn
The National Development Plan review to be announced next week must include the N24 route which will be a vital piece of infrastructure for Tipperary, Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn has said.
Mask slips from Sinn Féin again – Ahearn
The mask has yet again dropped from Sinn Féin with one of their TDs refusing to condemn the IRA gunmen who murdered Det Jerry McCabe, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Tipperary Hospital breaching Government advice by telling expectant mothers to attend scans on their own – Ahearn
Expectant mothers are being instructed to attend scans at a hospital on their own, despite hospital management informing the Government their partners can accompany them.
Satellite phones must be made mandatory in cockpits on all short-haul flights – Ahearn
The diversion of the Ryanair flight in Belarus last month highlights the need for satellite phones to be made mandatory in cockpits on all flights, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Support needed for Irish productive farmers during EU CAP negotiations on convergence proposals – Ahearn
The Minister for Agriculture must ensure that our commitment to the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP) and the convergence process does not make it unfeasible for Irish farmers to enter the agricultural industry, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Backlog of people waiting for driving test in Tipperary must be addressed – Ahearn
Senator Garret Ahearn has called for measures to be put in place to clear the Tipperary driving test backlog as quickly as possible. In Tipperary, across Clonmel, Nenagh, Thurles and Tipperary Town there are currently a total of 1,992 people waiting for an invite for a test. Some 220 people have been scheduled for a test, having booked their test date, and 102 people are in category B - applicants who have advised they are an essential worker.
Tipperary constituents invited to have their say to shape the future of remote working in online public meeting
Fine Gael wants to hear the views of people in Tipperary on remote working in an online event to be attended by An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, TD, and Senator Garret Ahearn.
We must listen to women with Hyperemesis and provide the support needed – Ahearn
It is time we listened to women with Hyperemesis and provided the support needed, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Reopening of children’s shoe shops is crucial for children’s development and wellbeing – Ahearn
Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn has welcomed the confirmation from Government today (Wednesday) that children’s shoe shops are to re-open for fittings by appointment.
Stay and Spend Scheme should be extended to support hospitality sector later this year
The Stay and Spend Scheme should be extended beyond April this year so that consumers and businesses can avail of it later in the year with any easing of restrictions, a Fine Gael Senator has said.