News & Statements
Guide Dog Allowance should be increased – O’Connell
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.
Increased medical test allowance will boost morale and retention of Reserve Defence Forces – O’Connell
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.
Reserve Defence Forces need clarity on allowance – O’Connell
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.
Action must be taken to address student accommodation shortage – O’Connell
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.
Work ongoing to remove blanket pet ban within AHBs – O’Connell
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.
Opportunity to create National Science Museum must not be wasted – O’Connell
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.
Pet ban lifted for renters in new housing plan – O’Connell
The new housing action plan will remove the ban on tenants having pets in rental and social housing, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Solas must account for exam cheating – O’Connell
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.
9% VAT for construction will help boost delivery of student accommodation – O’Connell
The extension of 9% VAT to student accommodation would help provide more purpose-built accommodation for students, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Encouraging to see Catherine Connolly views changing on Triple Lock – O’Connell
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.