News & Statements
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.
Tackling vacancy and dereliction must be a national priority – Murphy
Tackling vacancy and dereliction must be treated as a national priority and the existing framework of grants and regulations are not delivering the changes needed for communities, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Extend paternity leave for parents of twins and multiples – Murphy
Extending the duration of statutory paternity leave for parents of twins, triplets and higher multiple births would be a huge benefit to families, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Private bus operators must be included in Free Travel Scheme for children – Murphy
The Minister for Transport must ensure that the delivery of its Free Travel Scheme for children aged under nine is fair and inclusive by extending it to private bus and coach operators, as well as state-contracted services, a Fine Gael TD has said.
Drone Policy Framework must get buy in from the public – Murphy
The National Policy Framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) is an important first step in charting how Ireland manages the growing drone sector, but must command public trust, a Fine Gael TD has said.
NDP vision for transport will connect every region of Ireland – Murphy
The record €22 billion earmarked for transport in the National Development Plan (NDP) is a once in a generation opportunity to build a transportation infrastructure that is transformational, a Fine Gael TD has said.