Emer Higgins, TD

Almost €400 million has been paid this year to SMEs right across the country under the Power Up grant and the Increased Cost of Business Scheme (ICOB) this year. 

The Sinn Féin leader must provide clarity on whether members of her party were involved in the fake Bsky account, and if she knew about it, a Fine Gael Minister has said.

Sinn Féin’s threat to review editorial coverage at the national broadcaster is an outrageous attack on journalistic freedom and editorial independence, a Fine Gael Minister has said.

Sinn Féin’s manifesto fails to mention any changes to key supports for pensioners such as the Living Alone Allowance, Fuel Allowance, Free Travel Pass or Household Benefit Package according to a Fine Gael Minister.

The business proposals in Fianna Fáil’s manifesto come up short compared to the Fine Gael package and would make very little impact on the real needs of small businesses, a Fine Gael Minister has said.

A new operational plan for the Fonthill and Blanchardstown delivery offices has resulted in delays for both regular mail and package deliveries, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Dublin needs an around the clock public transport service and the expansion of rail services is essential to making this happen, a Fine Gael Deputy has said.

Plans to extend child benefit for those up to the age of 19 in full time education is a welcome development, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The introduction of contactless payments technology on Dublin buses and across the transport network should be prioritised for all passengers, according to a Fine Gael TD.

Commercial cyclists should be required to wear identification numbers to improve safety standards on our public roads, a Fine Gael TD has said.