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Pensioners interested in renting rooms to students should not be discouraged by the possibility of losing their medical card, Senator Maria Byrne has said. Senator Byrne highlighted that Government approved the extension of the Rent a Room income disregard for medical card holders and social welfare recipients. Changes approved also allow local authority tenants to … Continue reading Pensioners willing to rent rooms to students don’t have to worry about medical card income threshold – Byrne

A new reporting mechanism requiring companies to publish information on gender pay gaps that exist will help us reach the root of the problem, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Finance, Maria Byrne, highlighted the move, which was introduced this week. The requirement applies to firms of varying sizes and … Continue reading New reporting requirement will highlight drivers of gender pay gaps in companies

The role and services offered by credit unions in our communities will be strengthened by new legislation, Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne has said. The Limerick Senator has welcomed Government’s decision to publish the Credit Union (Amendment) Bill which, she says, is crucial for the future development of the Credit Union sector. Senator Byrne, who … Continue reading Credit Unions to be greatly strengthened by new legislation

Banks must step up to the mark to assist customers trying to switch providers before the Christmas period, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson for Finance, Senator Maria Byrne, referenced a wave of new data from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) which revealed that 60% of Ulster Bank and … Continue reading Customers changing banks need guarantee of service over Christmas period

A new approach and sustained solutions are essential to ensure those in the caring profession feel truly valued, said a Fine Gael Senator. Limerick Senator Maria Byrne highlighted that although we witnessed a strong commitment to carers in Budget 2023, long term planning is essential so that the momentum is not lost. Senator Byrne said, … Continue reading It’s time for a new vision to support our carers

Women’s Sheds are being urged to apply for a new round of funding to support the fantastic work they are doing in their communities, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne. Senator Byrne was speaking after she organised a meeting with a delegation of Women’s and Sisters Sheds along with her colleague Minister for Rural … Continue reading Women’s Sheds can expand into national movement with Government support – Byrne

The Revenue Commissioners must notify customers about their plans to reopen their offices due to an expected higher demand for services after the budget, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne. Senator Byrne, Fine Gael’s Seanad Finance spokesperson, said it is vital that Revenue reopen all public offices to PAYE customers and businesses, as many … Continue reading Revenue must inform customers on plans to reopen offices to public – Byrne

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Businesses supported by Government agencies employed more than half a million people in Ireland last year, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne. Businesses supported by Government agencies employed more than half a million people in Ireland last year, according to Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne. Senator Byrne said the figure demonstrates Fine Gael’s commitment … Continue reading More than half a million jobs supported by Government agencies last year – Byrne