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Biodiversity and natural heritage must be protected while we build homes – Currie
Lands recognised for their outstanding biodiversity and beauty must be protected as housing projects are proposed and built, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
House of Lords to be told of Seanad motion rejecting British Government’s proposals on legacy of the Troubles – Currie
Every member of the House of Lords will be informed of the unanimous rejection by Seanad Éireann of the British Government’s proposals to ban all Troubles prosecutions, investigations, civil cases and inquests now or in the future, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Access to EU Digital Covid Certs for Irish citizens in North and outside EU is timely boost – Currie
The creation of an online portal allowing Irish citizens in the North and non-EU countries access to EU Digital Covid Certificates is a much needed development and a timely boost, according to Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie.
Sinn Féin no confidence motion is cynical attempt to remove Minister with exemplary record on Foreign Affairs – Currie
Sinn Féin’s no confidence motion in Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney is a cynical attempt to remove a dedicated and diligent public servant whose record has been exemplary on relations between Ireland and the United Kingdom, according to Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie.
Availability of childcare places and hours must be priority ahead of return to the workplace- Currie
The availability and suitability of childcare places and hours must be a priority for Government ahead of the proposed return to the workplace in autumn, according to Fine Gael Senator and Spokesperson for Work/Life Balance and Employment Affairs, Emer Currie.
Parity of vaccines across the island of Ireland urgently required – Currie
A Fine Gael Senator has called for vaccine parity for all living on the island of Ireland, as people start to receive their Digital Covid Certificates by email and post.
Everyone can benefit from extended access to Farmleigh Estate this summer – Currie
Fine Gael Senator, Emer Currie, has welcomed the extension of the opening hours to the grounds of Farmleigh Estate during the summer, following her calls in the Seanad. The new extended hours come in tomorrow (Monday 12th July).
Make EU Digital Green Certificate available to all in North
The EU Digital Green Certificate (DCC) should be made available to all people on the island of Ireland by the Government, Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie has said.
Young people need more than an outdoor summer – Currie
Clarity is needed around indoor summer camps, swimming lessons and youth clubs for the upcoming summer holidays, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Government must address disparity in funding for trainee psychologists – Currie
The Government needs to tackle the backlog in access to mental health services by increasing funding and university places for psychologists, a Fine Gael Senator has said.