Maeve O'Connell, TD

The Guide Dog Tax Allowance needs to be increased, given it hasn’t been reviewed in over three decades, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The increased allowance for medical checks for the Reserve Defence Forces will help to further strengthen our Reserves, strengthen morale and support retention, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Members of the Reserve Defence Forces (RDF) should have the details of their Security Duty Allowance published ahead of Irelands EU Presidency, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Confirmation the Government’s new Student Accommodation Strategy will be completed in the coming weeks is a major step, but strategy must address students concerns, a Fine Gael TD has said.

A working group will be set up to implement the removal of blanket pet bans in social homes and units provided by Approved Housing Bodies (AHB), a Fine Gael TD has said.

The Department of Further and Higher Education needs to take on a sponsorship role to get a national science museum over the line, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The new housing action plan will remove the ban on tenants having pets in rental and social housing, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Representatives from Solas should appear before the Oireachtas Committee for Further and higher Education to discuss reports examination papers were being sold in advance of certification exams, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The extension of 9% VAT to student accommodation would help provide more purpose-built accommodation for students, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Deputy Maeve O’Connell has said comments by opposition TD Catherine Connolly reinforce the need for the Government’s decision to amend the Triple Lock.