News & Statements
Proper plan needed to sort rural taxi shortage – Murphy
Action must be taken to ensure the taxi industry can grow, particularly in rural areas, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Grant rules hampering housing delivery in towns – Murphy
The delivery of housing in town centres is being impeded by eligibility rules governing the Vacant Property Refurbishment grant, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Plan to remove roadside memorials needs more consultation – Murphy
A plan for local authorities to remove roadside memorials for victims of car accidents needs to be considered in more detail, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Huge delays for vulnerable households waiting for energy upgrades – Murphy
Vulnerable households are now waiting up to three years for essential energy upgrades, a Fine Gael TD has reported.
An Post must act urgently to protect Christmas deliveries – Murphy
An Post may struggle to accommodate the sudden influx of new customers following the closure of a major delivery firm during the busiest and most important time of the year, the Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Transport has said.
Marked acceleration in transport ambition in NDP plan must be matched with delivery – Murphy
The scale of investment ear-marked for a new national transport plan must be matched with timely delivery, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Greenway Code of Best Practice need to be looked at – Murphy
An urgent review involving all stakeholders needs to be carried out on the Greenway Code of Practice, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Delays to Warmer Homes Scheme are undermining its effectiveness – Murphy
Applications to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Warmer Homes Scheme are facing extraordinary delays, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Toll increases are yet another blow to hard-pressed motorists – Murphy
Toll increases due to take effect from the 1st of January 2026 will add yet more pressure to families and commuters dealing with the cost of living, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Post-mortem services in Waterford need to be guaranteed – Murphy
The impending withdrawal of coroner-requested post-mortem services at University Hospital Waterford from January 2026 is deeply concerning, a Fine Gael TD has said.