News & Statements
Time for RTÉ to come clean on pay deal – Cannon
RTÉ’s top brass who hid the pay of their top star need to come clean, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Glaring inconsistencies in Government use of artificial intelligence & Chat GPT – Cannon
There are glaring inconsistencies in the different approaches by Government departments to using artificial intelligence (AI), Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon has said.
School Transport Scheme review must be published urgently for parents and schools to plan ahead – Cannon
The review of the School Transport Scheme and its recommendations must be published urgently so that parents and school managers can plan ahead for September 2023, according to Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon.
Expand Croí Cónaithe scheme to include rental properties – Cannon
The Government’s Croí Cónaithe scheme should be expanded to include properties that are refurbished for rental, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Cyclists urgently need a dedicated portal for submitting dangerous driving footage
A dedicated portal for submitting footage of dangerous driving to An Garda Síochána is urgently needed for cyclists, a Fine Gael TD said.
Removing VAT will help safeguard the newspaper industry
The Budget Day announcement that VAT will be removed from newspapers has been welcomed by the Fine Gael politicians who have been campaigning on this issue for some time.
Vacant home refurbishment scheme should be extended to rural areas – Cannon
The Department of Housing must extend the Croí Cónaithe scheme to rural areas with populations above 400 Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon has said.
Local authority Community Response structure can bolster the support for Ukrainian refugees – Cannon
Local authorities should help the Red Cross and Government to speed up the processing of thousands of accommodation pledges from the public, a Fine Gael TD has said.
National communications campaign needed on register for those homing Ukrainians – Cannon
A national Government public information campaign on the Irish Red Cross (IRC) pledge register is required immediately to advise the public how they can open their homes and accommodation to Ukrainians fleeing war, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Registration portal needed for Irish homes to shelter Ukrainian refugees – Cannon
A registration portal is required immediately for Irish people who want to open their homes to Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war, a Fine Gael TD has said.