News & Statements
New scrappage scheme will drive EV transition – Ó Muirí
A new scrappage scheme for cars will be a significant boost for electric vehicle uptake across Ireland, according to Fine Gael TD Naoise Ó Muirí.
Flood defence talk needs to be met by action – Ó Muirí
Climate change poses a serious and growing threat to flood risk across Ireland, and a whole-of-Government response is needed to accelerate critical flood defence projects, a Fine Gael TD has said.
New windows and doors grant will insulate against future energy shocks – Ó Muirí
Take-up on the new windows and door insulation grants is extremely promising and shows that householders want to upgrade their homes if it’s financially achievable, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Progress on new law to remove insurance barriers for cancer survivors – Ó Muirí
Legislation to make it easier for cancer survivors to obtain insurance is to be brought forward before Summer, a Fine Gael TD has outlined.
More oversight needed on emergency fund for weather damage – Ó Muirí
A non-means tested Emergency Response Payment for victims of extreme weather events is at risk of failing taxpayers and the people the scheme is designed to protect, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Recruitment campaign needed to strengthen ambulance service – Ó Muirí
A targeted recruitment campaign is needed to increase staffing levels in the Ambulance Service to meet rapidly rising demand across the country, Fine Gael TD Naoise Ó Muirí has said.
Acceleration of the Greater Dublin Drainage project will be key to its timely delivery – Ó Muirí
The construction of new wastewater treatment infrastructure for Dublin must be accelerated to meet housing targets, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Traffic cameras to target motorists’ speeding, breaking red lights & using bus lanes – Ó Muirí
Traffic cameras will soon be deployed to catch motorists speeding, breaking red lights and unlawfully using bus lanes in the capital, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Councils must switch to lower cost LED streetlights – Ó Muirí
Taxpayers are paying far more expensive public electric bills for councils that are lagging behind when it comes to switching to energy efficient street lights.
Councils fail to prosecute any illegal peat extraction cases – Ó Muirí
Local authorities are failing in their obligations to protect peatlands, a Fine Gael TD has said.