Emer Higgins, TD

New anti-ticket touting legislation will put an end to the price gouging of fans , a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Emer Higgins was speaking after the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar T.D. today (Tuesday) received Government approval to publish legislation which will ban ticket touting and the reselling of tickets above face value for large events.

Local Authorities in Dublin should follow the example of Limerick and Galway and waive licence fees for outdoor dining and street events, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Addressing the backlog of public health visits and routine health screenings for babies in their first year needs to be prioritised, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Online data breaches have long term impacts and the potential to cause security concerns for the public service and wider society, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Ireland should offer paid leave to all couples who suffer early pregnancy loss, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The move to bring the Driver Theory Test online should be accelerated to help clear the backlog of applications, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The establishment of online safety regulations must be treated as a matter of urgency for Ireland despite warnings from social media giants, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Shoppers should be extra vigilant when purchasing goods online following a rise in fraudulent activity, a Fine Gael TD has said.

User mental health must be held in equal esteem as data protection on social media platforms like Facebook, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Fine Gael’s Social Media Spokesperson has said a move by Facebook to pull promotion of a planned event entitled ‘Paddy’s Day Lockdown Rave’ is welcome, but social media companies must remain vigilant for similar content.