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Irish shopping centres must find a way to honour gift cards issued by UAB PayrNet – Higgins
Irish shopping centres such as Liffey Valley, Mahon Point and The Square Tallaght must find a way to honour gift cards issued by UAB PayrNet, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Taxi drivers must be incentivised to work evenings and nights – Higgins
Transport authorities must explore further options to incentivise taxi drivers to work more evenings and nights to ensure safe travel for passengers, according to Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins.
Coeliacs entitled to 20% tax back on gluten free food purchases – Higgins
Coeliacs should be aware that they are entitled to claim back 20% of the cost of gluten free food purchases, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Housing adaptation grants for older people and those with disabilities should be increased in line with construction costs – Higgins
The housing aid and adaptation grants issued by Local Authorities to older people and those with disabilities should be increased to reflect the rising cost of construction, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Improved public transport links must be focus of demand management plans – Higgins
Improved public transport infrastructure must be in place before a potential tax on motorists is even considered, according to a Fine Gael TD.
New legislation will ensure companies achieve gender balance on boards – Higgins
New legislation will ensure companies achieve gender balance on boards and that women are represented at the highest levels of business, according to Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins.
Businesses left with bad debt thanks to Sinn Féin’s unpaid bills- Higgins
Sinn Féin showed their true colours to local businesses by refusing to pay a poster printing company a bill of more than €5,000 despite being pursued for years, Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins has said.
Social media companies must face up to their responsibilities – Higgins
Social media companies must face up to their responsibilities, Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins has said.
Close call – Beware of fraudulent HSE ‘close contact’ scam text
There has been a rise in fraud and phishing scams from people posing as major state organisations, with the latest being a fraudulent close contact notification falsely claiming to be from the HSE, a Fine Gael TD has reported.
New period poverty campaign needed to encourage local authorities to spread awareness – Higgins
A new campaign on period poverty aimed at local authorities is much needed to spread awareness, a Fine Gael TD has said.