The Taoiseach has told a meeting of his party that progress is being made in reducing levels of Covid-19 but an RTÉ Investigates programme broadcast earlier this week showed the ongoing pressure on front line workers and the hospital system.
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Review of the National Development Plan is the opportunity to chart out transformative changes
8th February 2021 - Richard Bruton TD
The review of the National Development Plan provides an opportunity to chart out the transformative change we need, particularly after the dramatic impact Covid-19 has had on our society, a Fine Gael TD has said.
The deadline for submissions to the public consultation phase of the National Development Plan will run until the 19th of February, giving everyone an opportunity to inform and influence important policy which affects our daily lives.
Deputy Bruton, Chairperson of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party said, “The review of the National Development Plan is the opportunity to chart out the transformative change we now need.
New wave of ambition is needed in tackling energy poverty – Bruton Retrofitting and upgrades to home heating must also be targeted at the private rental sector and low-income households
3rd February 2021 - Richard Bruton TD
A new wave of ambition is needed in tackling energy poverty, according to the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party Chair, Richard Bruton TD.
Deputy Bruton said “Retrofitting and upgrades to home heating must be targeted at the private rental sector and an area-based model must be rolled out if we are to see further improvements for low income families.
“The Government has made great strides in reducing energy poverty but we are not there yet. While energy poverty has halved over the last 3 years, and that is good progress, now is the time to be more ambitious.