Michael Murphy, TD

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Businesses appealing their commercial rates are increasingly frustrated by lengthy wait times to have their cases heard, a Fine Gael TD has said.

An over-concentration of flights being routed through Dublin Airport gives major cause for concern for the viability of Ireland’s regional airports, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Urgent action to address the shortage of drivers in the haulage sector is needed to safeguard the movement of goods and protect Ireland’s economic resilience, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The removal of the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) levy for vehicles crossing into the north would ease financial pressure for hauliers across Ireland, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) must ensure that its goal to reduce driving test waiting times can be achieved, said a Fine Gael TD.