Maeve O'Connell, TD

The National Policy Framework for drones, which was published today, is a let-down for communities across Dublin, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Urgent action is needed to tackle the growing threat of knife crime, following violent incidents last week and over the weekend in which Gardai were assaulted with bladed weapons, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Significant demand for training within the workplace should continue to be met with skillsets that will insure our SME sector against any economic uncertainty, a Fine Gael TD has said.

A policy framework to pave the way for regulation of drone activity is to be published in the coming weeks giving some hope to Dublin residents experiencing a surge of activity over their homes in recent months, two Fine Gael Dublin TDs have said.

People convicted of inflicting cruelty on animals are getting away far too lightly and this must be addressed, a Fine Gael TD has said. 

The Government must continue to reduce the student contribution fee during its lifetime to ease the financial burden on young people and families, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Dublin City Council’s campaign to create greater awareness between cyclists and pedestrians, while worthwhile, tacitly acknowledges the lack of foresight that’s been afforded to proper spatial planning for everyone, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Irish academics should not be overlooked in the establishment of the Global Talent Initiative, Government’s new plan to attract top research talent, a Fine Gael TD has said.