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Renewed effort needed to put women’s sport on a level playing pitch – Carrigy
A renewed effort is needed to achieve gender equality in sport, according to Fine Gael Senator and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Sport, Micheál Carrigy.
RTÉ must explain why Andrew McGinley was dropped from Late Late Show – Carrigy
RTÉ must outline their reasons for removing Andrew McGinley, who was due to appear on the Late Late Show to raise funds for his charity As Darragh Did, from the line-up at the last minute, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Indoor sports and competitions to be allowed take place for all under 18s – Carrigy
A change will be made to Sport Ireland guidance so that all games and competitions for indoor sports can now take place for young people under 18, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Dedicated Oireachtas Committee on autism would allow lived experience to form basis of upcoming report – Carrigy
The lived experience of autism should form the basis of an important upcoming Government report, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Time for pro vaccine sports stars to speak up – Carrigy
It is time for pro vaccine sports stars to speak up and lead by example on public health, the Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Sport has said.
Live entertainment and arts sector must be given certainty in next phase of reopening plan – Carrigy
The Live entertainment and arts sector must be given certainty with a definitive plan in place for the full reopening of indoor events that can be carried out safely, according to a Fine Gael Senato
Tourism vouchers needed to support hospitality industry during low season – Carrigy
Senator Micheál Carrigy is calling on Minister Catherine Martin to implement a voucher scheme targeted for use in Irish hotels, restaurants, and bars to support the hospitality industry during the October to March off-season.
Social media giants commit to funding education campaign to combat online abuse – Carrigy
Social media companies have committed to funding an education campaign for schools across the country to combat online abuse, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Outdoor Enhancement Scheme must be made available to all hospitality businesses – Carrigy
The Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme should be amended to encompass all hospitality businesses, including so called ‘wet pubs’, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Financial package needed for GAA ahead of resumption of inter-county games
A financial support package is needed for the GAA ahead of the resumption of inter-county games, a Fine Gael Senator has said.