News & Statements
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.
Drone framework falls short of expectations for Dublin residents – O’Connell
The National Policy Framework for drones, which was published today, is a let-down for communities across Dublin, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Crackdown needed on knife crime following Garda assault – O’Connell
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.
Workplace upskilling vital to maintain healthy local economies – O’Connell
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.
Drone framework can’t come soon enough for Dubs – Currie and O’Connell
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.
Meagre €500 fine for dog cruelty highlights urgent need for tough penalties – O’Connell
People convicted of inflicting cruelty on animals are getting away far too lightly and this must be addressed, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Fine Gael firmly committed to cutting student fees – O’Connell
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.